Sprint Nextel I686 User Manual

Nextel Direct Connect

Make a Direct Co nnec t Call

1. En ter a Direct Connect ( DC) number using your keypad . Make sure to inclu de asterisks * when entering DC n umbers. (If you make a mistake whi le dialing, press Delete [right s oftkey] to erase.)

– or – Press / > Contacts or / > Recent

Calls and sele ct an entry co ntaining a Direct Connect number.

2. Press and hold t he Direct Connect but ton on the si de of the phone. Be gin speaking after your phon e emits a chirpi ng sound. Continue hold ing the Direct C onnect button until y ou have finished s peaking.

3. Releas e the Direct Co nnect butto n to allow th e other part y to speak.

4. When you’re finish ed, do nothing or press @. Dire ct Connect calls end automatical ly after there i s no activit y for several seconds.

Depen ding on the plan an d options sele cted, additi onal charges m ay apply. Coverage is not available everywhere.

For complete phone and warranty information visit

www.sprint.com

Navigating

• Press / t o acces s the main menu and

submen us.

• Press r t o selec t a highlighted o ption.

• Press @ ( the red End/ Power key) to retu rn

to stan dby mode.

• Press t he - keys (softke ys) below the tex t

optio ns on the b ottom left and right o f the displa y to acce ss thos e options.

Voicemail

All unan swered phone ca lls are transfe rred to your voi cemail, even if yo ur phone is in use or tu rned of f. See the Get Sta rted guide to set up your voice mail as soon as you r phone is a ctivated.

Retrie ve Your Voicem ail

From your phone:

1. Press / > M essages > Voice Mail.

2. When pro mpted, enter yo ur pass word.

From any ot her phon e:

1. Dial you r wireless pho ne numbe r.

2. When you r voicem ail answers, p ress * .

3. Enter you r password.

Contacts

Save a Numb er

1. Enter a pho ne numbe r or a Direct Conn ect

number a nd pres s / > Store Number.

2. Highlig ht [New Cont act] or highli ght an

existi ng contact nam e and press r.

3. Use the key pad and navigat ion key to ad d or assi gn informatio n such as Name, number t ype (Mobi le, DC, Work, Hom e, etc.) , and ring er.

4. Press Sav e(l eft softkey ).

Retrie ve a Numbe r

1. Press Co ntac ts (le ft softkey) o r press

/ > Conta cts.

2. Use your na vigat ion key to scroll th rough the ent ries, o r use your keypad to en ter the fir st let ter of the c ontact entr y.

3. To display an ent ry, highlight i t and press r . To call the e ntry ’s defau lt phone nu mber, highlight it a nd pres s ` (the gr een Talk key). To make a Direct Conne ct call t o the ent ry, highlight it a nd press t he Direct Conn ect button.

Messaging

Send a Text Me ssag e

1. Press M esgs ( right softke y) or pre ss

/ > Mess ages.

2. Selec t [Create Mes sage ].

3. Enter a wi reless phone nu mber or email

addres s and press r.

– or –

Press S earch ( left soft key), select

Conta cts or R ecen t Calls, s elect an entr y or entries, an d press Done (lef t softkey).

4. Use your keypad to en ter a message

or pres s QNotes (lef t softkey) to inser t a preset mess age. (If you have alre ady begun enter ing text, press / > I nser t > Inser t QNotes to acces s preset messa ges.)

5. Press r w hen you have finish ed

enteri ng the message .

6. Press S end (l eft softkey ).

9/18/10

User Guide

MOTOROLA BRUTETM i686

www.nextel.com

Motorola Mobility, Inc. Consumer Advocacy Office 600 North US Hwy 45 Libertyville, IL 60048

www.hellomoto.com

Note: Do not ship your phone to the above address. If you need to return your phone for repairs, replacement or warranty service, please contact the Motorola Customer Support Center at:

1-800-453-0920 (United States) 1-877-483-2840 (TTY/TDD United States for hearing impaired)

Product Support:

www.motorola.com/support

Certain mobile phone features are dependent on the capabilities and settings of your service provider’s network. Additionally, certain features may not be activated by your service provider, and/or the provider's network settings may limit the feature’s functionality. Always contact your service provider about feature availability and functionality. All features, functionality, and other product specifications, as well as the information contained in this user's guide are based upon the latest available information and are believed to be accurate at the time of printing. Motorola reserves the right to change or modify any information or specifications without notice or obligation.

NNTN8062A_091810

Important: Important Privacy Message: Sprint's policies

often do not apply to third-party applications. Third-party applications may access your personal information or require Sprint to disclose your customer information to the third-party application provider. To find out how a third-party application will collect, access, use, or disclose your personal information, check the application provider's policies, which can usually be found on their website. If you aren't comfortable with the third-party application's policies, don't use the application.

Manual number: NNTN8062A

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Per FCC CFR 47 Part 2 Section 2.1077(a)

Responsible Party Name: Motorola Mobility, Inc.

Address: 8000 West Sunrise Boulevard Plantation, FL 33322 USA Phone Number: 1 (800) 453-0920

Hereby declares that the product:

Product Name: i686

Model Number: H85XAH6JR5AN

FCC-ID: IHDT56KD1

Conforms to the following regulations:

FCC Part 15, subpart B, section 15.107(a), 15.107(d) and section

15.109(a)

FCC Notice to Users

The following statement applies to all products that have received FCC approval. Applicable products bear the FCC logo, and/or an FCC ID in the format FCC-ID: IHDT56KD1 on the product label.

Motorola has not approved any changes or modifications to this device by the user. Any changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. See 47 CFR Sec. 15.21.

Class B Digital Device

As a personal computer peripheral, this device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. See 47 CFR Sec. 15.19(3).

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:

䡲 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 䡲 Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

䡲 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

䡲 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i

Use and Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

1. Setting Up Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Setting Up Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Activating Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Setting Up Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Enabling Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Account Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2. Phone Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Getting Started With Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Navigating Through Menus and Options . . . . . 14

Displaying Your Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

3. Making and Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . 21

Types of Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Phone Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Nextel Direct Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Group Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Nextel Direct Send . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Talkgroups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Call Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Direct Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

4. Service Features: The Basics . . . . . . . . 47

Message Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Receiving Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Text Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Caller ID Blocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Making a Second Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Making a Three-Way Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Call Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Making International Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Special Dialing Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Nextel Phone Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

5. Data Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Wireless Data Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Downloading Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

6. Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Messaging Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Airplane Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Setting One Touch Direct Connect . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Headset Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Phone Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Personalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

DC/GC Options Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Security Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

7. Recent Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

About Recent Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Viewing Recent Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Recent Calls Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Saving Items From Recent Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Deleting Items From Recent Calls . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Prepending a Number From Recent Calls . . . 96

8. Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

About Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Creating Contacts Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Viewing Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Adding a Number to an Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Editing Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Deleting Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Assigning Speed Dial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry . . . . . . . . 103

Assigning a Picture to an Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

9. Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Datebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

My Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Java Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Digital Rights Management (DRM) . . . . . . . . . . 111

GPS Enabled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Memo Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Voice Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Call Timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

10. microSD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Using a microSD Card With Your Phone . . . . 121

microSD Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

microSD Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Connecting Your Phone to Your Computer . . 125

11. Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Taking Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Camera Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Recording Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Storing Pictures and Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

12. Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Turning Bluetooth On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Bluetooth Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Connecting Bluetooth Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Sending Items via Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

13. Multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Media Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

My Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

My Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

My Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

S1. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . 154

General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to

Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Battery Use and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device 161

Caring for the Environment by Recycling . . . . 163

Export Law Assurances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

California Perchlorate Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Radio Frequency (RF) Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Owner’s Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

Patent and Trademark Information . . . . . . . . . . 168

Software Copyright Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

Privacy and Data Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

Smart Practices While Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

S2. Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

Motorola Limited Warranty

for the United States and Canada . . . . . . . . . . 172

Service and Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

Introduction

This User Guide introduces you to your wireless service and all the features of your new phone.

Throughout this guide, you’ll find tips that highlight special shortcuts and timely reminders to help you make the most of your new phone and service. The Table of Contents and Index will also help you quickly locate specific information.

You’ll get the most out of your phone if you read each section. However, if you’d like to get right to a specific feature, simply locate that section in the Table of Contents and go directly to that page. Follow the instructions in that section, and you’ll be ready to use your phone in no time.

Note: Because of updates in phone software, this printed

guide may not be the most current version for your phone. Visit most recent version of the user guide.

WARNING: Please refer to the Important Safety Information

www.nextel.com and sign in to access the

section on page 154 to learn about information that will help you safely use your phone. Failure to read and follow the Important Safety Information in this phone guide may result in serious bodily injury, death, or property damage.

Use and Care

To care for your Motorola phone, keep it away from:

liquids of any kind

The MOTOROLA BRUTETM i686 may be immersed in up to one meter of water for no longer than 30 minutes when the battery door is attached properly, and the headset jack and micro-USB connector are properly covered and sealed. Exposure to other liquids should be avoided, especially corrosive liquids.

extreme heat or cold

Don't expose your phone to extreme high or low temperatures outside of

-10°C/14°F or above 45°C/113°F.

microwaves

Don’t try to dry your phone in a microwave oven.

cleaning solutions

To clean your phone, use only a dry soft cloth. Don’t use alcohol or other cleaning solutions.

⽧ Setting Up Your Phone (page 1)

1. Setting Up Service

Softkeys (-)

Menu Key (/)

Talk Key (`)

(r) OK Key

(;) Navigation Key

(?) Camera Key

(@) End/Power Key

⽧ Activating Your Phone (page 2)

⽧ Setting Up Voicemail (page 2)

⽧ Enabling Security (page 3)

⽧ Account Passwords (page 3)

⽧ Getting Help (page 4)

Your Phone’s Navigation Pad

Setting Up Your Phone

1. Make sure your SIM card is in place.

䡲 See “Your SIM Card” on page 8.

2. Install the battery.

䡲 See “Installing the Battery” on page 10.

3. Press and hold the End/Power Key (@) for two

seconds to turn the phone on.

䡲 If your phone is activated, it will turn on, search for

service, and enter standby mode.

● If your phone's SIM PIN is set, you may be

prompted to enter your SIM PIN code when you turn on your phone. Enter the four-digit number and press the left softkey (the top left key below the display screen) to select

Yes (left softkey) to allow phone

Press transmissions as prompted. (See “SIM Card Security” on page 89 for more information.)

䡲 If your phone is not yet activated, see “Activating

Your Phone” on page 2 for more information.

Note: You may see a prompt to update your browser

information. Press

Ok (left softkey) to complete the task.

1. Setting Up Service 1

Setting Up Service

Ok.

Make your first call.

䡲 Use your keypad to enter a phone number. 䡲 Press the Talk key (`).

Note: Your phone’s battery should have enough charge for

your phone to turn on and find a signal, set up your voicemail, and make a call. You should fully charge your battery as soon as possible. See “Charging the Battery” on page 11 for details.

Activating Your Phone

䢇 If you purchased your phone at a Nextel Store, it is

probably activated and ready to use.

䢇 If your phone is not activated, please call Nextel

Customer Service at 1-800-639-6111 from any other phone.

Tip: You must be in an area covered by the Nextel National

Network when you first power up your phone.

䢇 When you power up your phone the first time, it

performs a series of security checks. For example, it verifies the phone is Nextel-approved and the correct SIM card is installed. If you don’t pass the security checks, your phone displays messages and screen

2 1. Setting Up Service

prompts showing what to do next. If you still encounter security messages, call Nextel Customer Service at 1-800-639-6111 from any other phone.

Setting Up Voicemail

All unanswered calls to your phone are automatically transferred to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Therefore, it is recommended that you set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated.

1. Using your MOTOROLA BRUTE, call your wireless

phone number.

2. Follow the system prompts to:

䡲 Create your password. 䡲 Record your name announcement. 䡲 Record your greeting.

Note: Voicemail Password: It is strongly recommended that

you create a password when setting up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized access. Without a password, anyone who has access to your phone is able to access your voicemail messages.

For more information about using your voicemail, (see “Voicemail” on page 49.)

Enabling Security

You must enable security the first time you power on your phone or within ten days of first activating your phone.

1. Press and hold @ for two seconds to power on

your phone.

2. Press Ok (right softkey).

3. You are prompted to enable security. Press Yes

(right softkey). A series of screens followed by the default homepage displays.

4. Press @ to return to standby mode.

Account Passwords

With Nextel service, you enjoy unlimited access to your personal account information and voicemail account. To ensure that no one else has access to your information, you need to create passwords to protect your privacy.

Account Username and Password

If you are the account owner, you will create an account username and password when you sign on to

www.nextel.com. (Click Need to register for access? to get

started.) If you are not the account owner (if someone else receives the bill for your service), you can get a sub-account password at

Note: When you go to www.nextel.com, you will be redirected

www.sprint.com by default. Follow the sign in

instructions above to access your Nextel account.

Voicemail Password

You will create your voicemail password when you set up your voicemail. See “Setting Up Voicemail” on page 2 for more information on your voicemail password.

www.nextel.com.

1. Setting Up Service 3

Setting Up Service

Getting Help

Managing Your Account

Online: www.nextel.com

䢇 Access your account information. 䢇 Check your minutes used (depending on your

service plan).

䢇 View and pay your bill. 䢇 Enroll for online billing and automatic payment. 䢇 Purchase accessories. 䢇 Shop for the latest phones. 䢇 View available service plans and options.

From Your MOTOROLA BRUTE

䢇 Press

*4` to check minute usage and account

balance.

䢇 Press

*3` to make a payment.

From Any Other Phone

䢇 Nextel Customer Service: 1-800-639-6111. 䢇 Business Customer Service: 1-877-639-8351.

4 1. Setting Up Service

Operator Services

Operator Services provides assistance when you place collect calls or when you place calls billed to a local telephone calling card or third party.

䊳 Press

For more information or to see the latest in products and services, visit us online at

0`.

www.nextel.com.

⽧ Your Phone (page 5)

2. Phone Basics

Contcs Mesgs

Ready 5/10/09

1. Left Softkey

2. Menu Key

3. Talk Key

4. Navigation Key

5. Back Key

6. Space Key

7. End/Power Key

8. Camera Key

9. Right Softkey

10. OK Key

⽧ Getting Started With Your Phone (page 7)

⽧ Navigating Through Menus and Options (page 14)

⽧ Displaying Your Numbers (page 16)

⽧ Entering Text (page 16)

⽧ Accessories (page 20)

Your Phone

Open View

Phone Basics

2. Phone Basics 5

Closed View

12. Speaker Button

13. Volume Button

14. Direct Connect Button

11. Audio Jack

17. Smart Button

16. Noise

Cancellation Microphone

15. Micro USB

Connector

Key Functions

1. Left Softkey (-) lets you select softkey actions or

menu items corresponding to the bottom left line on the display screen.

2. Menu Key (/) lets you access the phone’s menu

from standby mode and allows you to access context-sensitive menus from other screens.

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3. Talk Key (`) allows you to place or receive calls,

answer Call Waiting, or use Three-Way Calling.

4. Navigation Key scrolls through the phone’s menu

options and acts as a shortcut key from standby mode.

5. Back Key (*) deletes characters in text entry

mode. When using the Web, it allows you to return to the previous page.

6. Space Key (#) enters a space in text entry mode.

7. End/Power Key (@) allows you to end calls, return

to standby mode, or turn the phone on or off.

8. Camera Key (?) allows you to activate the phone’s

camera.

9. Right Softkey (-) lets you select softkey actions

corresponding to the bottom right line on the display screen.

10. OK Key (r) selects the highlighted choice when

navigating through a menu.

11. Audio Jack allows you to connect your

headphones to your phone.

12. Speaker Button ()) lets you place or receive calls

in speaker mode. In standby mode, pressing the speaker button turns Direct Connect speaker mode on and off.

13. Volume Button allows you to adjust the ringer

volume in standby mode, the voice or speaker volume during a call, and the speaker volume while using the music player or other applications.

14 . Direct Connect (DC) Button allows you to use Nextel

Direct Connect

. (See page 28.)

15. Micro USB Connector allows you to connect your

charger or other accessories to your phone.

16. Noise Cancellation Microphone eliminates ambient

noise to provide improved, clearer call quality.

WARNING: Do not cover the Noise Cancelation Microphone

Note: The Noise Cancellation Microphone does not function

while making a phone call. If covered the sound quality of your phone call will be affected.

when you are on the speaker phone or making a Direct Connect call.

17. Smart Button (() anticipates the next action you

are likely to perform. For example, when you highlight a menu item, you can press the Smart Button to select it. You can also use the Smart Button to end calls when your phone is closed.

Note: The use of wireless phones while driving may cause

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.

Getting Started With Your Phone

To start using your MOTOROLA BRUTE:

䢇 Make sure your SIM card is in place. 䢇 Charge the battery. 䢇 Turn on your phone.

After you’ve completed these items, you are ready to begin using your new phone.

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You r SIM Card

Locating the SIM Card

Your SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card is a small card inserted into the SIM card holder within your phone below the battery.

If no SIM card came with your phone, contact Nextel Customer Service at 1-800-639-6111.

Most users will never need to remove or insert the SIM card. However, if it becomes necessary, follow the instructions in “Removing and Inserting the SIM Card” on page 8.

Important: The SIM card is designed for optimal Contacts

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storage and feature use. For Nextel SIM card compatibility information, visit

www.nextel.com/sim.

In some cases, Contacts and Groups may not be accessible if you move your SIM card to another phone. Contacts and Groups created with your MOTOROLA BRUTE may not be readable by an older iDEN SIM-based phone.

Removing and Inserting the SIM Card

Important: To avoid losing information stored in your SIM

To remove your SIM card:

1. With your phone powered off, turn the release tab

2. Remove the battery, and then use your thumbs to

card, do not remove it from your phone unless absolutely necessary.

counter-clockwise to release the battery cover, and then remove the battery cover from the back of the phone.

carefully slide the SIM card out from under the edge.

Note: Protect your SIM card as you would any delicate object.

Store it carefully.

To insert your SIM card:

1. With your phone powered off, turn the release tab

counter-clockwise to release the battery cover, and then remove the battery cover from the back of the phone.

2. Remove the battery, and then use your thumbs to

carefully slide the SIM card into your phone until it lies flat in the SIM card holder.

Important: Do not touch the gold-colored areas of your SIM

card.

Battery and Charger

WARNING: Use only Nextel-approved or Motorola-approved

Important: For information on battery safety, see “Battery Use

Nextel-approved and Motorola-approved batteries and accessories can be found at Sprint Stores or through Motorola. You may order online at calling 1-866-866-7509.

Your phone’s Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery allows you to recharge it before it is fully drained.

When the battery reaches 5% of its capacity, your phone makes a sound and displays a message. When there are approximately two minutes of talk time left, the phone sounds an audible alert and then turns off.

batteries and chargers with your phone. The failure to use a Nextel-approved or Motorola- approved battery and charger may increase the risk that your phone will overheat, catch fire, or explode, resulting in serious bodily injury, death, or property damage.

and Safety” on page 158.

www.nextel.com or by

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Note: Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate

mode, browser use, and other variables may reduce the battery’s talk and standby times.

Tip: Watch your phone’s battery level indicator and charge the

battery before it runs out of power.

Installing the Battery

1. Press down on the battery door latch, and with a

coin, turn it counter-clockwise to the unlocked position.

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WARNING: Do not use a sharp object to unlock the battery

door as it may damage the lock.

2. Place the tip of your finger in the battery door

recess, and lift the battery door to remove it from the phone.

3. Insert the battery into the opening, making sure the

connectors align. Gently press down to secure the battery.

4. Replace the battery cover and firmly press it down

into place to ensure a proper watertight seal. With a coin, turn the battery door latch clockwise to the locked position.

WARNING: If the battery door is not properly installed, your

phone will not have a watertight seal. If the phone comes into contact with water, damage will occur.

Removing the Battery

1. Make sure the power is off so that you don’t lose

any stored numbers or messages.

2. Remove the battery cover and position your

fingernail on the top end of the battery to remove it.

WARNING: Do not handle a damaged or leaking Li-Ion

battery as you can be burned.

Charging the Battery

Charge your battery as soon as possible so you can begin using your phone.

Always use a Nextel-approved or Motorola-approved desktop charger, travel charger, or vehicle power adapter to charge your battery.

Using the Phone Charger

䊳 Plug the flat end of the charger into the phone’s

micro USB connector and the other end into an electrical outlet.

With the approved Li-Ion battery, you can recharge the battery before it becomes completely run down.

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Water Resistance

Audio Jack

MicroUSB Connector

Battery Door Latch

Your phone is designed to withstand being exposed to water for up to 30 minutes, and up to a depth of one meter. In order for your phone to be water resistant, the

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battery door must be properly attached and locked, and the audio jack and microUSB port must be properly sealed.

WARNING: Exposing your phone to water outside of these

limits, or not using the precautions stated, can result in water damage.

Turning Your Phone On and Off

Turning Your Phone On

䊳 Press and hold @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.

Note: If your phone's SIM PIN is set, you will be prompted to

enter your SIM PIN code when you turn on your phone. Enter the four-digit number and press Press

Yes (left softkey) to allow phone transmissions as

prompted.

Ok (left softkey).

Turning Your Phone Off

䊳 Press and hold @ for two seconds until you see

the powering down animation on the display screen.

Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the battery is charging).

Viewing Status Information

Your phone’s display screen provides information about your phone’s status and options. This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display screen:

d e f g y x w h

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Battery Strength — A fuller battery indicates a

greater charge. The “plug” icon (bottom rows) indicates the phone is charging.

Signal Strength — More bars next to the

antenna indicate a stronger signal.

No Service — Your phone is without service.

You cannot make or receive any type of call.

&) ;(

Phone In Use — Your phone is active on a

phone call.

Direct Connect In Use — Your phone is active

on a Direct Connect call.

Group In Use — Your phone is active on a

Group Connect call.

Direct Talk — Your phone is off network and set

to Direct Talk mode.

Talkgroup In Use — Your phone is active on a

Talkgroup call.

Bluetooth In Use — Your phone is using

Bluetooth. If this icon is blinking, your phone is in discoverable mode. If this icon is static, a Bluetooth connection is active.

Active Phone Line — 1 indicates phone line 1

is ready to make calls; 2 indicates phone line 2 is ready to make calls.

Call Forward — Your phone is set to forward

calls. See “Call Forwarding” on page 61.

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Ringer Off — Your phone is set to not ring. See

“Vibrate All” on page 71.

Speaker Off — Direct Connect sound is set to

come through the earpiece rather than through the speaker.

Messages — You have one or more messages.

See “Message Center” on page 47.

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Text Input — You are using one of the phone’s

text entry methods. See “Selecting a Text Input Mode” on page 16.

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Internet — You are ready to browse the Internet

or are browsing the Internet using a secure connection. See “5. Data Services” on page 66.

Tra nsm it ter s — Your phone is set not to receive

calls and other transmissions. See “Airplane Mode” on page 77.

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TTY — You are ready to use your phone to

make calls using a TTY (text telephone) device. See “Telecommunications Relay Service” on page 63.

Hearing Aid — Your phone is set for use with a

hearing aid and is active on a phone call. See “Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device” on page 161.

Voic e Record — You have one or more voice

records stored. See “Voice Records” on page 118.

Navigating Through Menus and Options

䊳 Press / to access the main menu, and then use

the navigation key to scroll through menu items.

To navigate through a list-type menu, simply press your navigation key up or down. The scroll bar at the right of the menu keeps track of your position in the menu at all times.

Many features provide context-sensitive menus that let you access related features and actions. This icon f appears onscreen any time a context-sensitive menu is available. Press / to access the menu.

Selecting Menu Items

As you navigate through the menu, menu options are highlighted. Select an item by highlighting it and pressing r

For example, to view your text messages:

1. Press / to access the main menu.

2. Select Messages by highlighting Messages and

pressing r.

3. Select Inbox by highlighting it and pressing r.

(If you have any messages, they are displayed.)

Note: For the purposes of this guide, the above steps

condense into “Press /

> Messages > Inbox.”

Backing Up Within a Menu

To go to the previous menu:

䊳 Press Back (right softkey).

To return to standby mode:

䊳 Press @.

Shortcuts and Personalized Keys

In standby mode, your phone gives you ways to quickly access features you use frequently:

䢇 Use the Shortcuts feature (page 82) to quickly

access most menu options by pressing a number on your keypad or saying the voice name of the shortcut.

䢇 Use the Personalize feature (page 84) to assign main

menu items to the navigation keys, softkeys and r, reorder the main menu, and set a main menu item to appear when you turn on your phone.

Help

Your phone contains an in-device help program to help you understand complicated or seldom used features. When you access a feature, appears as a menu item or softkey. Select read the text for a quick overview of the feature. For more information, refer to this guide.

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Displaying Your Numbers

My Info lets you view your phone number, Direct

Connect number, and other phone information.

䊳 Press / > Tools > My Info.

Entering Text

Selecting a Text Input Mode

Your phone provides convenient ways to enter letters, numbers, and symbols whenever you are prompted to enter text (for example, when adding a Contacts entry or when composing text and multimedia messages).

To choose a text input mode:

1. At a screen requiring you to enter text, press / to

change the text input mode.

2. Select one of the following options:

䡲 Alpha to enter text directly using the keypad. 䡲 Word to enter text using a predictive text system

that reduces the number of key presses required while entering a word. (See page 16.)

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䡲 Symbols to enter punctuation and other symbols.

(See page 18.)

䡲 Numeric to enter numbers by pressing the

numbers on the keypad. (See page 18.)

䡲 Text Input Settings allows you to change the

settings for text input mode. (See page 17.)

䡲 Insert to insert Quick Notes preset messages

Insert QNotes) or additional multimedia elements

( such as pictures or audio files into a message. (See page 54.) (You can also access Quick Notes by pressing

QNotes [left softkey] when beginning

a message.)

Tip: When entering text, press and hold the # to change

letter capitalization (ABC

> Abc > abc).

Entering Text Using Word Text Input

Word Text Input (T9) reduces the number of keystrokes needed to enter a word by predicting complete words as you type. While you enter letters, Word mode matches your keystrokes to words in its database and displays the most commonly used matching word. You can add your own words to this database.

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