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User Guide

MOTOROLA i890

www.nextel.com

©2010 Sprint. SPRINT and the NEXTEL name and logo are trademarks
of Sprint. Other marks are the property of their respective owners.
1/12/10

Motorola, 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.

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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: NNTN7983A

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

FCC Notice to Users

Per FCC CFR 47 Part 2 Section 2.1077(a)

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: IHDT56KQ1 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
Responsible Party Name: Motorola, Inc.
Address: 8000 West Sunrise Boulevard
Plantation, FL 33322 USA
Phone Number: 1 (800) 453-0920
Hereby declares that the product:
Product Name: i890
Model Number: H75XAH6JS5AN
FCC-ID: IHDT56KQ1
Conforms to the following regulations:
FCC Part 15, subpart B, section 15.107(a), 15.107(d) and section
15.109(a)

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.

Table of Contents

Phone Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nextel Direct Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Group Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nextel Direct Send . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Talkgroups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Call Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Direct Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
Use and Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
1. Setting Up Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Setting Up Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Activating Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Up Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Enabling Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Account Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1
2
2
3
3
4

Phone Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Touch Media Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Getting Started With Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Navigating Through Menus and Options . . . . . 16
Displaying Your Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Making and Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . 22
Types of Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

23
29
31
35
40
42
44

Service Features: The Basics . . . . . . . . 48
Message Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Receiving Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multimedia Messages (MMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Text Messaging (SMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caller ID Blocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Making a Second Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Making a Three-Way Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Call Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Making International Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special Dialing Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nextel Phone Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

48
49
50
51
60
60
61
62
62
62
65
65
66

Data Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Wireless Data Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Downloading Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Recent Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
About Recent Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viewing Recent Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recent Calls Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Saving Items From Recent Calls . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deleting Items From Recent Calls . . . . . . . . . . .

93
95
95
96
96

Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
About Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Creating Contacts Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Viewing Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Adding a Number to an Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Editing Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Deleting Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Assigning Speed Dial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry . . . . . . . . 104
Assigning a Picture to an Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Messaging Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Airplane Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Setting One Touch Direct Connect . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Headset Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Phone Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Personalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
PTT Options Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Security Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Prepending a Number From Recent Calls . . . . 97

Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Datebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
My Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Java Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Digital Rights Management (DRM) . . . . . . . . . .
GPS Enabled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Memo Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Voice Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Call Timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

105
110
111
113
114
119
120
121

10. microSD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

S1. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . 156

Using a microSD Card With Your Phone . . . .
microSD Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
microSD Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting Your Phone to Your Computer . .

General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery Use and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device
Caring for the Environment by Recycling . . . .
Export Law Assurances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
California Perchlorate Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Owner’s Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Patent and Trademark Information . . . . . . . . . .
Software Copyright Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Privacy and Data Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Smart Practices While Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . .

123
125
126
127

11. Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Taking Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Camera Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recording Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storing Pictures and Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

128
129
130
132

12. Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Turning Bluetooth On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bluetooth Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting Bluetooth Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sending Items via Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

134
135
135
137

13. Multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Media Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
My Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
My Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
My Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

140
144
152
153

156
157
160
163
165
166
166
166
170
171
171
172
173

S2. Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Motorola Limited Warranty
for the United States and Canada . . . . . . . . . . 175
Service and Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

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.

Note: Because of updates in phone software, this printed
guide may not be the most current version for your
phone. Visit www.nextel.com and sign in to access the
most recent version of the user guide.

WARNING: Please refer to the Important Safety Information
section on page 156 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.

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.

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

liquids of any kind

dust and dirt

Don’t expose your phone to water, rain,
extreme humidity, sweat, or other
moisture.

Don’t expose your phone to dust, dirt,
sand, food, or other inappropriate
materials.

extreme heat or cold

cleaning solutions

Avoid temperatures below -10°C/14°F or
above 45°C/113°F.

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

microwaves

the ground

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

Don’t drop your phone.

1. Setting Up Service

1. Make sure your SIM card is in place.
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Setting Up Your Phone (page 1)

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Activating Your Phone (page 2)

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Setting Up Voicemail (page 2)

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Enabling Security (page 3)

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Account Passwords (page 3)

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Getting Help (page 4)

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seconds to turn the phone on.
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 Ok.
Press Yes (left softkey) to allow phone
transmissions as prompted. (See “SIM Card
Security” on page 90 for more information.)
䡲 If your phone is not yet activated, see “Activating
Your Phone” on page 2 for more information.
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(;) Navigation Key
(q) Web Key
(@) End/Power Key
(r) OK Key

See “Installing the Battery” on page 12.

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

Softkeys (:)

Talk Key (`)

See “Your SIM Card” on page 9.

2. Install the battery.

Your Phone’s Navigation Pad

Menu Key (/)

Setting Up Service

Setting Up Your Phone

Note: You may see a prompt to update your browser
information. Press Ok (left softkey) to complete the task.

1. Setting Up Service

4. Make your first call.
Use your keypad to enter a phone number.
䡲 Press the Talk key (`).
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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 13 for details.

Activating Your Phone
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If you purchased your phone at a Nextel Store, it is
probably activated and ready to use.
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.

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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

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 i890 phone, call your wireless phone
number.

2. Follow the system prompts to:
Create your passcode.
Record your name announcement.
䡲 Record your greeting.
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Note: Voicemail Passcode: It is strongly recommended that
you create a passcode when setting up your voicemail
to protect against unauthorized access. Without a
passcode, anyone who has access to your phone is
able to access your voicemail messages.

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 www.nextel.com.
Note: When you go to www.nextel.com, you will be redirected
to www.sprint.com by default. Follow the sign in
instructions above to access your Nextel account.

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

1. Setting Up Service

Setting Up Service

For more information about using your voicemail, (see
“Voicemail” on page 50.)

Getting Help

Operator Services

Managing Your Account

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

Online: www.nextel.com
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Access your account information.
Check your minutes used (depending on your
service plan).
View and pay your bill.
Enroll for online billing and automatic payment.
Purchase accessories.
Shop for the latest phones.
View available service plans and options.

From Your i890 Phone
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Press *4 ` to check minute usage and account
balance.
Press *3 ` to make a payment.

From Any Other Phone
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Nextel Customer Service: 1-800-639-6111.
Business Customer Service: 1-877-639-8351.

1. Setting Up Service

䊳

Press 0 `.

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

Your Phone

2. Phone Basics
Your Phone (page 5)

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Touch Media Keys (page 7)

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Getting Started With Your Phone (page 9)

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Navigating Through Menus and Options (page 16)

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Displaying Your Numbers (page 17)

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Entering Text (page 17)

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Accessories (page 21)

Phone Basics

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Open View

10. Navigation Key
1. Left Softkey
2. Menu Key
3. OK Key

9. Right Softkey
8. Web Key
7. End/Power Key

4. Talk Key

5. Back Key

6. Space Key

2. Phone Basics

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

Closed View

navigating through a menu.
11. Speaker
Button

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

19. Smart
Button

answer Call Waiting, or use Three-Way Calling.
18. Phone Release
Button

12. Volume
Button
13. Direct
Connect
(DC) Button
14. Touch Media
Keys

17. External Button
Lock
16. Touch Exit
Key

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.

15. Micro USB
Connector

8. Web Key (L) launches the Web browser.
9. Right Softkey (:) lets you select softkey actions
corresponding to the bottom right line on the
display screen.

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.

2. Phone Basics

10. Navigation Key scrolls through the phone’s menu
options and acts as a shortcut key from standby
mode.

11. 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.

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

13. Direct Connect (DC) Button allows you to use Nextel
Direct Connect®. (See page 29.)

14. Touch Media Keys are multipurpose keys that allow
you to control applications and phone functions
while the phone is closed.

15. Micro USB Connector allows you to connect your
charger or other accessories to your phone.

16. Touch Exit Key allows you to exit applications and
phone functions when the phone is closed.

17. External Button Lock disables all external buttons,
including the touch media keys.

18. Phone Release Button opens the phone.
19. Smart Button (() opens and closes the external
display menu and activates the touch media keys.
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.

Touch Media Keys
Your i890 phone features three lighted touch controls,
called touch media keys, located below the external
display on the front of the phone. These keys let you
access Recent Calls, your phone’s camera, camcorder,
music, and media features, and the suspended
applications list. Pressing the Smart Button activates
the touch media menu and keys. (You can also activate
them by launching the camera, camcorder, or music
player and then closing the phone.)
The function of these keys will change depending on
the active application. The icons representing the keys’
current functions are shown on the external display.

2. Phone Basics

Phone Basics

12. Volume Button allows you to adjust the ringer

Using the Touch Media Keys
1. Press the Smart Button with the phone closed to
activate the touch media keys and the external
display menu.

2. Press the left or right touch media key to scroll
through the menu.

3. Press the center touch media key (@) to select the
highlighted item (for example, My Music to launch
the music player).

4. Touch the keys as indicated to select a function.
Camera/Camcorder actions
Note: All Camera, Camcorder, My Images, and My Videos
menus use a horizontal screen. Hold the phone on its
side with the touch media keys on the right.

Multifunction Touch Key (select)

Next/Forward

Exit (located on lower left side)

Indicates you’re in camera mode (not an action
key)

Indicates you’re in camcorder mode (not an
action key)

Music actions
Note: The music player uses a vertical screen.

Play/Pause Song

Previous Song/Rewind

Zoom in

Multifunction Touch Key (select)

[

Zoom out

Next Song/Fast Forward

Play/Pause

Exit (located on upper left side)

Previous/Rewind

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Your SIM Card
Tip: To exit a menu, press the Smart Button.

Getting Started With Your Phone
To start using your i890 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 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 10.
Important: The SIM card is designed for optimal Contacts
storage and feature use. For Nextel SIM card
compatibility information, visit
www.nextel.com/sim.
In some cases, Contacts and Groups may not be
accessible if you move your SIM card to another
phone. Contacts and Groups created with your
i890 phone may not be readable by an older
iDEN SIM-based phone.

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During music playback, press the Smart Button to access
alternate music menus (for example, Songs, Playlists,
Albums, Artists, and Genres). Use the left and right touch
media keys to scroll up and down, and press the center
touch media key to select an option.

Removing and Inserting the 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, use your thumbs to
slide the battery cover up until it is released from
the phone, 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 out from under the
edge.

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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, use your thumbs to
slide the battery cover up until it is released from
the phone, 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.

WARNING: Use only Nextel-approved or Motorola-approved
batteries and chargers with your phone. The
failure to use a Nextel-approved or Motorolaapproved 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.

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.

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Battery and Charger

Important: For information on battery safety, see “Battery Use
and Safety” on page 160.

Nextel-approved and Motorola-approved batteries and
accessories can be found at Sprint Stores or through
Motorola. You may order online at www.nextel.com or by
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.

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Installing the Battery

2. Remove the battery door.

1. Use your thumbs to slide the battery door up until it
is released from the phone.

3. Insert the battery into the opening, making sure the
connectors align. Gently press down to secure the
battery.

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the base of the phone while pressing gently, until
you hear a click.

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.

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4. Replace the battery door, sliding it down toward

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.

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

Charging the Battery

Turning Your Phone On and Off

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

Turning Your Phone On

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

As your phone connects to the network, you see a
connecting message. Your phone may require you to

䊳

Press and hold @ for approximately two seconds.

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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 Ok (left softkey).
Press Yes (left softkey) to allow phone transmissions as
prompted.

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:

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de
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w h

Battery Strength — A fuller battery indicates a
greater charge. The “plug” icon (bottom rows)
indicates the phone is charging.

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|}

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.

QRS
TUV
WX

Text Input — You are using one of the phone’s
text entry methods. See “Selecting a Text Input
Mode” on page 17.

Active Phone Line — 1 indicates phone line 1
is ready to make calls; 2 indicates phone line 2
is ready to make calls.

7>
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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 67.

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Call Forward — Your phone is set to forward
calls. See “Call Forwarding” on page 62.

Transmitters — Your phone is set not to receive
calls and other transmissions. See “Airplane
Mode” on page 78.

AB
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,

Ringer Off — Your phone is set to not ring. See
“Vibrate All” on page 72.

TTY — You are ready to use your phone to
make calls using a TTY (text telephone) device.
See “Telecommunications Relay Service” on
page 65.

Speaker Off — Direct Connect sound is set to
come through the earpiece rather than through
the speaker.

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5

Messages — You have one or more messages.
See “Message Center” on page 48.

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 163.

Voice Record — You have one or more voice
records stored. See “Voice Records” on
page 120.

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Navigating Through Menus and
Options
䊳

Press / to access the main menu, and then use
the navigation key to scroll through menu items.

3. Select Inbox by highlighting it and pressing r.
(If you have any MMS messages, they are
displayed.)
Note: For the purposes of this guide, the above steps
condense into “Press / > Messages > Inbox.”

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.

Backing Up Within a Menu

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.

To return to standby mode:

Selecting Menu Items

In standby mode, your phone gives you ways to quickly
access features you use frequently:
䢇 Use the Shortcuts feature (page 83) 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 85) to assign main
menu items to the up and down navigation keys, and

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.

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To go to the previous menu:
䊳

䊳

Press Back (right softkey) (when available).
Press @.

Shortcuts and Personalized Keys

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.

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 18.)
䡲 Symbols to enter punctuation and other symbols.
(See page 19.)
䡲 Numeric to enter numbers by pressing the
numbers on the keypad. (See page 19.)
䡲 Text Input Settings allows you to change the
settings for text input mode. (See page 18.)
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 55.) (You can also access Quick Notes
by pressing QNotes [left softkey] when beginning
a message.)

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

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.

1. Select the Word text input mode.
2. Press the corresponding keys once per letter to
enter a word. (For example, to enter the word “Bill,”
press 2455.) (If you make a mistake, press
Delete [left softkey] to erase a single character.
Press and hold Delete [left softkey] to erase an
entire entry.)

3. To accept a word and insert a space, press #.
4. If the word that appears is not the desired word,
press the navigation key up or down to change the
word on the display to the next most likely word in

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the database. Repeat until the desired word
appears.

Adding a Word to the Database
If a specific word is not displayed as an option when
you are using Word, add it to the database.

1. Select the Alpha text input mode. (See “Selecting a
Text Input Mode” on page 17.)

2. Enter the word. (See “Entering Text Using Alpha
Mode” on page 19.)

3. Select the Word text input mode.
The word will appear as an option the next time you
scroll through options during Word Text Input.
Tip: You cannot store alphanumeric combinations such
as Y2K.

To change the text input settings:

1. On a text entry screen, press /.
2. Select Text Input Settings.
3. Select your Primary Input and Secondary Input
language, and whether you want Complete Word
and Word Predict features to be on or off.

1. Select the Alpha mode. (See “Selecting a Text Input

Characters scroll in the following order:

Key

Mode” on page 17.)

2. Press the corresponding keys repeatedly until the
correct letter appears. (For example, to enter the
word “Bill,” press 2 twice, 4 three times, 5
three times, and 5 three times again. (If you make
a mistake, press Delete [left softkey] to erase a
single character. Press and hold Delete [left
softkey] to erase an entire entry.)

ABC

DEF

GHI

JKL

MNO

PQRS

TUV

By default, the first letter of an entry is capitalized and
the following letters are lower cased. 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.

WXYZ

English Sequence
Space . 1 ? ! , @ & : ; “ - ( ) ‘ ¿ ¡ % £ $ ¥
ABC2ÁÃÂÀÇ
DEF3ÉÊÈ
GHI4ÍÌ
JKL5
MNO6ñÓÕÔÒ
PQ R S 7ß
TUV8 Ú Ü Û Ù
WXYZ 9
+-0*/\[]=><#§
Space Shift Caps Lock

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Entering Text Using Alpha Mode

Back

Entering Symbols, Numbers, and Quick
Notes
To enter symbols:
䊳

Select the Symbols mode. (See “Selecting a Text
Input Mode” on page 17.) To enter a symbol,
highlight it and press r or press the number

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corresponding to the symbol on the onscreen
chart.
To enter numbers:
䊳

Select the Numeric mode and press the
appropriate key. (See “Selecting a Text Input
Mode” on page 17.)

To enter Quick Notes:

1. From a text entry screen, press QNotes (left
softkey).

Spaces
Press # to enter a space.

Capitalization
When you press and hold the # key, it acts as a
three-way toggle. Press and hold # to make the next
letter typed uppercase (shift), to make all subsequent
letters typed uppercase (caps lock), or to go back to
lowercase letters.
These icons appear:

2. highlight a message and press r.
Tip: To add a quick note after you have already started
entering a message, press / > Insert > Insert QNotes,
and select a message.

Note: Quick Notes preset messages make composing text
messages easier by allowing you to enter quick
messages, such as “Meet me at,” “Let’s get lunch,” or a
customized message of your own.

Special Function Keys
Some of the phone’s keys assume different functions
while in Alpha or Word mode.

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R or U

Shift is on.

S or V

Caps lock is on.

When none of these icons appear, letters typed are
lowercase. Scrolling up or down after typing a letter in
Alpha mode changes the case of the letter (uppercase
or lowercase).
Note: When creating a text message, you may not be able to
make a letter uppercase by scrolling up, depending on
the type of text message and the text entry mode.

Punctuation
Press 1 or 0 to insert punctuation. Continue to press
the key to view the list of symbols available through that
key. Pause to select a symbol.
Note: Additional punctuation symbols are available in
Symbols mode.

Accessories
Your i890 phone comes with the following accessories:
䢇 A Li-Ion battery and charger.
䢇 A128K SIM card.
Various accessories are available for use with your i890
phone, including cases, vehicle power chargers, data
cables, hands-free accessories, and more.

Using a Remote Direct Connect Button
If you are using a headset or other optional accessory
with a remote Direct Connect button, you can use the
remote Direct Connect button for phone calls, Direct
Connect calls, and Group Connect calls.
For phone calls, use the remote Direct Connect button
to answer calls, switch between calls, and end calls.
Hold the remote Direct Connect button for less than
two seconds to answer calls and switch between calls.
Hold the remote Direct Connect button for more than
two seconds to end calls.
For Direct Connect calls and Group Connect calls, use
the remote Direct Connect button as you would the
Direct Connect button on your phone.
When using a headset, the Direct Connect button on
your phone works the same way as when you are not
using a headset. Direct Connect and Group Connect
sounds will be heard through the headset.

To order additional accessories, go to www.nextel.com
or call1-866-866-7509. 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.

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Your phone automatically makes the first letter of a
sentence uppercase.

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3. Making and Answering
Calls
⽧

Types of Calls (page 22)

⽧

Phone Calls (page 23)

⽧

Nextel Direct Connect (page 29)

⽧

Group Connect (page 31)

⽧

Nextel Direct Send (page 35)

⽧

Talkgroups (page 40)

⽧

Call Alerts (page 42)

⽧

Direct Talk (page 44)

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Types of Calls
With the Nextel National Network, Nextel Direct
Connect, and your i890 phone, you have the following
traditional wireless phone and Nextel Direct Connect
services available to you:

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Digital Wireless Phone Calls offer clear calls and other

services, such as missed call notification, Three-Way
Calling, speakerphone, and speed dialing (page 23).
Direct Connect Calls allow two-way radio
communication with another Direct Connect user
within the Nextel National Network (page 29).
Group Connect Calls allow coast-to-coast two-way
radio calling to up to 20 Nextel Direct Connect
customers simultaneously (page 31).
Nextel Direct Send allows you to send contact
information in Direct Connect and Group Connect
calls and send pictures in Direct Connect calls
(page 35).
Talkgroup Calls allow two-way radio calling to up to
100 Nextel Talkgroup customers simultaneously
(page 40).
Note: To learn more about the differences between Nextel
Group Connect calls and Talkgroup calls, please see
“Difference Between Group Connect and Talkgroup
Calls” on page 40.

䢇

Nextel Direct Talk allows for two-way radio

communication “off the network” between two or

more phones equipped with this capability
(page 44).

Answering Calls
1. Make sure your phone is on.

Phone Calls

Note: When your phone is off, calls go directly to voicemail.

2. Press ` to answer an incoming call.
Placing a traditional wireless phone call from your i890
phone is as easy as making a call from any landline
phone.

1. Make sure your phone is on.
2. Enter a phone number from standby mode and
press `. (If you make a mistake while dialing,
press Delete [right softkey] to erase the numbers.)

3. Press @ when you are finished.
Tip: To redial your last outgoing call, press and hold ,.

You can also place calls from your phone by using
Voice Names (page 28), speed dialing numbers from
your Contacts (page 28), and using your Recent Call
list (page 28).

Depending on your settings, you may also answer
incoming calls by opening the phone or pressing any
number key. “Call Answer Mode” on page 85 more
information.
Tip: When the phone is closed, you can answer a call by
pressing the speaker button ()) on the top of the phone.
To set the phone to answer and end calls by opening
and closing the phone, press / > Settings >
Phone Calls > Flip Activation and set Flip To Ans and
Flip To End to On.

Making Calls

Your phone notifies you of incoming calls by any
combination of ringing or vibrating, the indicator light
flashing, the backlight illuminating, or the screen
displaying an incoming call message.
If the incoming call is from a number stored in your
Contacts, the entry’s name is displayed. The caller’s
phone number may also be displayed, if available.

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Ending a Call
䊳

To end a call, press @ or close the phone.

Missed Phone Calls
Missed phone calls are forwarded to voicemail. When
you do not answer an incoming call, you will see a
Missed Call notification.
To display a Missed Call entry from the notification screen:
䊳

Press View (left softkey). (To dial the phone
number, press ` after displaying the entry.)

To display a Missed Call entry from standby mode:

1. Press ` or / > Recent Calls.
2. Highlight an entry and press r.

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Emergency Calls
Your phone supports emergency calling. Emergency
phone calls can be made even when your SIM card is
blocked or not in your phone.
䊳

Dial 911 and press ` to be connected to an
emergency response center. If you are on an active
call, you must end it before calling 911.

When you make an emergency call, your phone’s GPS
Enabled feature can help emergency service
personnel find you, if you are in a location where your
phone's GPS antenna has established a clear view of
the open sky and your local emergency response
center has the equipment to process location
information. See “GPS Enabled” on page 114, and
particularly “IMPORTANT: Things to Keep in Mind” on
page 115 and “Making an Emergency Call” on
page 115, for more information on the limitations of this
feature. Because of the limitations of this feature, always
provide your best knowledge of your location to the
emergency response center when you make an
emergency call.

when placing an emergency call. Some
designated emergency call takers, known as
Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) may not
be equipped to receive GPS location information
from your phone.

Emergency calls cannot be placed while the
keypad is locked.
If you have not registered on the network,
emergency calls cannot be placed while your
SIM card is in your phone.
If you are bringing your phone number to Nextel
from your previous carrier, you may receive a
temporary telephone number while your Nextel
phone is being programmed with your
permanent phone number. If you make a call to
911 and the call fails, the 911 emergency
response center will not be able to call you back
on your Nextel phone if in the meantime, your
Nextel phone has been programmed with your
permanent telephone number. If the call is
disconnected before location and details have
been provided, call 911 again and advise that you
were disconnected.

In-Call Options
Press / during a call to display a list of available
in-call features. To select an option, highlight it and
press r. The following options may be available:
䢇 Hold to place the call on hold.
䢇 3 Way to initiate a three-way call.
䢇 Use Bluetooth to switch from the phone’s microphone
to a Bluetooth device.
䢇 2nd Call to place a second call.
䢇 Contacts to display your Contacts list.
䢇 Recent Calls to display Recent Calls list.
䢇 My Info to display your phone’s Information.
䢇 Memo to display the phone’s electronic notepad.
䢇 Datebook to enter a datebook event.
䢇 Messages to create a message.
䢇 Store to store a new contact.
䢇 Record to record the phone call.
䢇 GPS to enter the GPS application.
䢇 In Call Setup to modify the in-call features.

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Making Calls

Important: Always report your location to the 911 operator

Speakerphone
䊳

Press ) or Speaker (right softkey) during a call to
route the phone’s audio through the speaker or the
earpiece.

To view Call Details and Call Info:

1. Select a recent call.
2. Press r to view the Call Details.
3. Press r again to view the Call Info.

WARNING: Because of higher volume levels, do not place the
phone near your ear during speakerphone use.

Mute
䊳

1. Enter a phone number and press /.

Press Mute (left softkey) during a call to mute the
microphone. Press Unmute (left softkey) to unmute
the microphone.

End-of-Call Options
After you receive or make a call, the call duration is
briefly displayed. You are then automatically taken to
the Recent Calls list.
To save a number that is not in your contacts:
䊳

Saving a Phone Number

Highlight an entry and press Save (left softkey).
(See “Saving a Phone Number” on page 26.)

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2. Highlight Store Number and press r.
3. To store a new entry, highlight [New Contact] and
press r to add a new entry.
– or –
Search for an existing contact name and press r
to save the new number.

4. Enter or edit information as necessary and press
Save (left softkey) to save the Contact.

For more information about Contacts, see “8. Contacts”
on page 98.

To find Contacts entries, you can either scroll through
the list using your navigation key or you can search
Contacts entries by name.

1. Press / > Contacts.
2. Press Search (left softkey).
3. Enter the first few letters of a Contact's name and
press r. (The first contact entry that matches the
entered text will be highlighted.)

4. To display the Contacts entry, press r. To dial the
entry's default phone number, press `.

Phone Numbers With Pauses
You can dial or save phone numbers with pauses for
use with automated systems, such as voicemail,
conference call, or credit card billing numbers.
There are two types of pauses available on your phone:
䢇 Wait sends the next set of numbers when prompted.
䢇 Pause automatically sends the next set of numbers
after three seconds.

Note: You can have multiple pauses in a phone number and
combine waits and pauses.

To dial or save phone numbers with pauses:

1. Enter the phone number.
2. Press and hold * until the letter P appears. The P
represents a three-second pause. For a longer
pause, press the letter P more than once. Each P
represents a three-second pause.
– or –
Press and hold * until the letter W appears. The
W means your phone waits before dialing further. A
message appears asking about sending the rest of
the digits.

3. Enter additional numbers.
4. Press ` to dial the number.
– or –
Press / > Store Number to save the number in
your Contacts.
Note: When dialing a number with a wait, press Yes (left
softkey) to send the next set of numbers.

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Making Calls

Finding a Number

Making a Call From Contacts
1. Press / > Contacts.
2. Highlight an entry and press ` to dial the default
phone number.

2. Say a voice name. Your phone plays the name
back to you.

3. The call is placed automatically.
Tip: To stop a phone call from being completed,
press the Smart Button (().

– or –
To dial another number from the entry, highlight
the name, press the navigation key right or left until
the correct number type appears, and then
press `.

Making a Call From Recent Calls
1. Press ` or / > Recent Calls.
2. Highlight an entry and press `.

Making a Phone Call Using a Voice Name
If you have created a voice name in Contacts (see
page 100), say the voice name into your phone to
enter the number.

1. With the phone closed, press and hold s until a
prompt appears telling you to say the voice name.

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Making a Phone Call While in a Direct
Connect Call
Pressing ` while in an active Direct Connect lets you
initiate a phone call to the other person if their mobile
phone number is stored in Contacts.

1. While in a Direct Connect conversation press `.
(You will see a Start Call To: prompt.)

2. Press Yes (left softkey) or press r to switch from
the Direct Connect call to a phone call.

Speed Dialing
Each phone number stored in Contacts is assigned a
Speed Dial number, which you can use to call that
number. You can store up to 600 numbers in your
phone’s speed dial memory.

䢇

2. Press ` to dial the number.
®

To use Turbo Dial for speed dial locations 1–9:
䊳

Press and hold the appropriate key for
approximately two seconds. The display confirms
that the number has been dialed when it shows
“Calling...”.

Redialing the Last Number
䊳

Press and hold `.

Nextel Direct Connect
Nextel offers the following Nextel Direct Connect®
services:
®
䢇 Direct Connect allows instant two-way radio
communication with another Direct Connect user
anywhere on the Nextel National Network (U.S.).
䢇 International Direct Connect allows Direct Connect
calling to and from select countries.

䢇

Group Connect® allows nationwide Direct Connect

calling to up to 20 other Direct Connect users at
once. (See “Group Connect” on page 31.)
TalkgroupSM allows Direct Connect calling to up to
100 Nextel subscribers in the same Direct Connect
network. See “Talkgroups” on page 40.
Nextel Direct TalkSM lets you establish off-network,
two-way radio communication between two or more
Nextel Direct Talk-capable phones. See “Direct Talk”
on page 44.

See www.nextel.com for more details on these Direct
Connect services. Pricing for each of these services is
based on your service contract.

Making Direct Connect Calls
1. Enter a Direct Connect number. See “Dialing Direct
Connect Numbers” on page 30.

2. Press and hold the Direct Connect (DC) button on
the left side of your phone. Begin talking after your
phone emits a chirping sound.

3. Release the DC button to listen.

3. Making and Answering Calls

Making Calls

1. Enter a speed dial number and then press #.

A Direct Connect call ends automatically after there is
no activity on the call for several seconds.

Dialing Direct Connect Numbers
Every Direct Connect 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.
Note: The number of digits in each part of a Direct Connect
number may vary. For example, your Direct Connect
number may be formatted as 999*999*9999, while
another valid number may appear as 555*555555*55.
If you are calling or saving a Direct Connect number for
a Sprint phone with Direct Connect capabilities, the
Direct Connect number may be the same as the
wireless phone number. When dialing or saving the
Direct Connect number, insert asterisks in place of
hyphens (913*555*1234).

Tip: When you store a Direct Connect number in Contacts, be
sure to include the entire number, including the asterisks.

3. Making and Answering Calls

Using Just the Member ID
If you are contacting someone sharing your network
and area IDs, you only need to enter the member ID
(the last part of the number).

1. Enter a member ID.
2. Press and hold the DC button.

Making Direct Connect Calls From Contacts or
Recent Calls
If you have numbers stored in Contacts (page 98) or
Recent Calls (page 93), you can use these numbers to
make calls.

1. Press / > Contacts or Recent Calls.
2. Highlight an entry and then press and hold the DC
button to call the entry’s Direct Connect number.
Tip: You can make Direct Connect calls while viewing entry
details on either list. Display the entry details or My Info
from another phone (in Recent Calls) and press and hold
the DC button.

If you have created a voice name in Contacts, say the
voice name into your phone to enter the number.

1. With the phone closed, press and hold the speaker
button (s) until a prompt appears telling you to
say the name.

2. Say the name. Your phone plays the name back to
you.

3. Press and hold the DC button.

Answering Direct Connect Calls
When you receive a Direct Connect call, your phone
emits a tone or vibrates. You then hear the voice of
your caller.

1. Wait for the caller to finish speaking.
2. Press and hold the DC button. Continue as you
would on any Direct Connect call.

3. Press @ to end the call.
A Direct Connect call ends automatically after there is
no activity on the call for several seconds.

Group Connect
A Group Connect call is similar to a Direct Connect call
to one user, but is made to multiple Direct Connect
subscribers at once. You can create Groups from your
phone and call up to 20 other Group Connectcompatible phones* anywhere on the Nextel National
Network. You can create a Group for one-time use or
store it to Contacts so you can call it at any time.
* Not all phones are Group Connect-compatible. See
www.nextel.com for more details on Group Connect.

Note: In order to store Groups to your i890 phone, you must
use the 128K SIM card that came with your phone. The
128K SIM card is labeled “Nextel 1200 Contcs & 25
Grps”. With this SIM card, a maximum of 25 groups can
be added to your i890 phone. Group entries created
with your i890 phone may not be readable by older
iDEN SIM-based phones.

Making Calls

Making Direct Connect Calls Using a Voice Name

Making Group Connect Calls
1. From Contacts or the Recent Calls list, highlight or
select a Group.

2. Press the DC button

3. Making and Answering Calls

Tip: You can also start a Group Connect call by entering or
selecting a Direct Connect number. See “Starting a
Group Connect Call With a Direct Connect Number” on
page 33.

Answering Group Connect Calls
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Proceed as if answering a Direct Connect call from
one user. Only one person at a time may speak on
a Group Connect call.

Creating Groups in Contacts
1. Press / > Contacts.
2. Select [New Group].
3. To assign a name to the Group, enter the name.
Note: If you do not assign a name, the Group is named
“Group” followed by the number of members in the
Group. For example, “Group (8)” is a group with eight
members.

4. Add Group members. See “Adding Group
Members” on page 32.

5. To create a voice name for the Group (optional),
select [Options] > Voice Name. Follow the prompt to

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record a Group name. When you have finished,
press Back (right softkey).

6. Press Save (left softkey).

Adding Group Members
You can add Group members that have a Direct
Connect number and Group Connect-compatible
phone to your Group by selecting them from Contacts,
the Recent Calls list, Memo, or by manually entering
the Direct Connect number from your keypad. You can
also add all members in an existing Group to another
Group by selecting the Group name from Contacts.
To add Group members from Contacts, the Recent Calls
list, or Memo:

1. While creating a Group, select [Add Member].
Note: To move between Contacts, the Recent Calls list, and
Memo, scroll left or right.

2. Highlight desired entries and press r. A
checkmark appears next to each selected
member.
Note: To deselect a member, highlight it and press r.

softkey) to save the group.
To add Group members manually from the keypad:

1. While creating a Group, select [Add Number].
2. Enter the Direct Connect number.
3. Press r and then press Save (left softkey).

Starting a Group Connect Call With a
Direct Connect Number
1. Press / > Push To Talk > Direct Connect, select

3. Add more Group members. See “Adding Group
Members” on page 32.

4. To save the Group, press / > Store Group.
– or –
To call without saving, press Done (left softkey).

5. To make the call, press the DC button.

Removing Members or Groups
To remove a member from a Group:

1. From Contacts, highlight a Group and press Edit
(left softkey).

entries for a Group Connect call, and go to step
four. (To add members or numbers from Recent
Calls or Memo, scroll left or right.)

2. Highlight a member and press / >

– or –

3. Press Save (left softkey)

From standby mode, enter a Direct Connect
number.

Note: You can also select Remove All Members however,

– or –
From Contacts or Recent Calls, highlight an entry
containing a Direct Connect number.

2. Press / > New Group or Call New Group.

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3. Press Done (left softkey) and then press Save (left

Remove Member.
.

you will have to add at least two new members to save
the edited Group.

To delete a Group from Contacts:

1. From Contacts, highlight a Group.
2. Press / > Delete Group.
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3. Press Yes (left softkey).

Storing Groups
To store a group to Contacts from the Recent Calls list:

1. From the Recent Calls list, select a Group and
press Save (left softkey).

2. Add more information to the entry (optional).
3. Press Save (left softkey).
To store a group to Contacts from an active call:

1. During an active Group Connect call, press / >
Store Group.

2. Add more information to the entry (optional).
Note: You cannot record a voice name during an active call.

3. Press Save (left softkey).

Storing Members of Groups
To store a member from the Recent Calls list or within
Contacts:

1. Display a Group and press / > Store Number.

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2. Select a number or member to store.
3. Add more information to the entry (optional).
4. Press Save (left softkey).
To store a member from an active call:

1. During an active Group Connect call, press / >
Store Number.

2. Select a number or member to store.
3. Add more information to the entry (optional).
Note: You cannot record a voice name during an active call.

4. Press Save (left softkey).

Group Connect Call Information
While you are in a Group Connect call, the following
appears on the screen:
䢇 The name of the Group.
䢇 The name or the Direct Connect number of the
person speaking.
䢇 The number of members who are participating in the
Group Connect call.

During a Group Connect call, you can view details
about the other group members, such as their name or
Direct Connect number, and their status on the call.
To view Group Connect call details:
䊳

Press Details (left softkey).

In the Details view, these icons appear next to member
names or Direct Connect numbers:

The member of the Group who is speaking.

A member of the Group who is active on the
Group Connect call, but not speaking.

A member of the Group who has exited the
call.

A member of the Group who could not be
reached on the Group Connect call.

A member of the Group whose status is
unknown.

Nextel Direct Send
Nextel Direct Send lets you use Direct Connect calls to
exchange pictures, My Info, contact information, and
Groups with other phones that have this capability.
Nextel Direct Send cannot be used during Talkgroup
calls. Pictures cannot be sent in Group Connect calls.

Sending a Picture
When you send a picture using Nextel Direct Send, the
picture appears on the display of the receiving phone,
and is saved by that phone.

Sending a Picture During a Call
You can send a picture at any time during a Direct
Connect call, whether you made or received the call.
(Additional charges may apply.)
You cannot talk or listen on a Direct Connect call while
a picture is being transmitted. Other activities, such as
searching for a picture, do not prevent you from talking
or listening.

3. Making and Answering Calls

Making Calls

Group Connect Call Details

To send a picture during a call:

1. While in a Direct Connect call, press Picture (right
softkey). A list of pictures that can be included in a
Direct Connect call appears.

2. Select a picture and press the DC button to send it.
3. Wait while the picture is transmitted. The Direct
Connect call is temporarily interrupted while a
picture is transmitted.

4. When prompted, press the DC button to resume
the Direct Connect call.
Note: The first time you send a stored picture after turning the
phone on, the message Picture Fees May Apply
appears and you are prompted to respond. Press Yes
(left softkey) to send the picture. Press No (right softkey)
to cancel.

Starting a Call by Sending a Picture
You can start a call by choosing a stored picture from
the Media Center.
To do this, you must have the recipient’s Direct Connect
number and IP address stored in your Contacts.

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Tip: When a person sends you My Info from his or her phone,
including his or her Direct Connect number and IP
address, you can then easily store this information to
Contacts from the Recent Calls list.

To start a call by sending a picture:

1. Press / > Multimedia > Media Center and then
highlight or select a picture.

2. Press / > Send Via... > Direct Send.
3. Select A Contact or A Recent Call. These names
have Direct Connect numbers and IP addresses
stored.

4. Select a name and press the DC button to send
the picture.

5. When prompted, press the DC button to resume
the Direct Connect call.

Receiving a Picture
When someone sends you a picture using Nextel
Direct Send, your phone emits a tone or vibrates and a
message appears on the display asking you to accept
the picture.

When you receive a picture, it appears every time you
are in a Direct Connect call with the person who sent it
unless you delete the picture from the Media Center.
This occurs for the last 20 people who sent you
pictures.
To accept a picture:

1. When you see the message asking you to accept
the picture, press Yes (left softkey). (To decline the
picture press No [right softkey].)

2. Wait while the picture is transmitted. The Direct

Tip: To stop the transmission before it is finished, press
Cancel (right softkey).

Setting Picture Capability
To turn your phone’s ability to send and receive pictures in
Direct Connect calls on or off:

1. Press / > Push To Talk > PTT Options > On/Off
Settings.

2. Highlight Pictures and press r to check or
uncheck the box.

3. Press Done (left softkey) to save the setting.

Connect call is temporarily interrupted while a
picture is transmitted.

This setting does not affect your phone’s ability to send
and receive My Info or contact information.

3. When prompted, press the DC button to resume

Sending My Info and Contact Information

the Direct Connect call.
Note: The first time you accept a stored picture after turning
the phone on, the message Picture Fees May Apply
appears and you are prompted to respond. Press Yes
(left softkey) to accept the picture. Press No (right
softkey) to cancel.

When you send My Info or contact information using
Nextel Direct Send, the information you send appears
on the display of the receiving phone. After the call, the
information appears on that phone’s Recent Calls list.

3. Making and Answering Calls

Making Calls

Pictures you receive are saved to your phone’s memory
and are accessible through the Media Center.

Sending My Info
You can control what portion of the information in My
Info is sent and whether it is sent automatically in every
Direct Connect call or only when you choose to send it.
Tip: When you send My Info, certain information, such as your
email address or fax number, cannot be included. To
send complete contact information, create an entry for
yourself in Contacts and send it.

The information your phone sends always includes My
Name and Direct Connect.
It may include Line 1, Line 2, Carrier IP, Direct Connect,
and Group ID depending on the options provided by
your service provider and how you set your sending
options.
The default setting is Line 1 only.
To change which fields are sent:

4. When you are finished, press Done (left softkey).
To control whether your information is sent automatically:

1. Press / > Tools > My Info.
2. Press / > Direct Send Setup > Auto Send.
3. Select On to send your information automatically,
or Off to send your information only when you
choose to send it.
Note: When you receive your phone, it is set to send your
information automatically.

To send My Info during a call:

1. While in a Direct Connect call, press / >
Direct Send My Info.

2. When Ready To Send appears, press the DC button
to send the information.
To start a call by sending My Info:

1. Press / > Tools > My Info.

2. Press / > Direct Send Setup > Info To Send.

2. Press / > Direct Send My Info.

3. A checkmark appears next to the fields that will be

3. Enter a Direct Connect number or press Browse

sent. To add or remove the checkmark, select the
field.

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(left softkey) and select a number from Contacts,
Recent Calls, or Memo.

to send the information.

2. Press / > Send Via... > Direct Send.
Note: If the Contacts entry you scrolled to is a Group, you may
be prompted to allow yourself to be a part of the group
being sent. Press Yes (left softkey) to become part of
the group.

Sending Contact Information
You can send contact information by selecting a
Contacts entry.
Contacts entries that contain only addresses cannot be
sent. When Contacts entries are received, they do not
include ring tones or pictures.

3. Enter a Direct Connect number or press Browse
(left softkey) and select a number from Contacts,
Recent Calls or Memo.

4. When Ready To Send appears, press the DC button

To send contact information during a call:

1. While in a Direct Connect call, press / >
Contacts.

2. Highlight a Contacts entry and press / >
Send Via... > Direct Send.
Note: If the Contacts entry you scrolled to is a Group, you may
be prompted to allow yourself to be a part of the group
being sent. Press Yes (left softkey) to become part of
the group.

to send the contact information.

Receiving My Info or Contact Information
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4. When Ready to Send appears, press the DC button

When you receive My Info or contact information from
another phone, an icon appears on the display.
3

My Info

Contact Information

To view the information while still in the Direct Connect call:

3. When Ready to Send appears, press the DC button
to send the contact information.
To start a call by sending contact information:

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Press / > View Contact.

You can also view My Info from other phones on the
Recent Calls list. See “7. Recent Calls” on page 93.

1. From Contacts, highlight or select an entry.
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Sending Groups Using Direct Send
You can send a Group using Nextel Direct Send so that
the person who receives the Group can use the list.
To send a Group from the Recent Calls list:

1. From Recent Calls, highlight a Group and press
/ > Send Group.

2. To include yourself in the Group, press Yes (left
softkey). To exclude yourself, press No (right
softkey).
Note: If you choose to include yourself and the Group already
contains 20 members, you will be prompted that the list
is full. You will be excluded from the list.

2. To include yourself in the Group, press Yes (left
softkey). To exclude yourself, press No (right
softkey).

3. Select Direct Send.
4. Enter a Direct Connect number or press Browse
(left softkey) and select a number from Contacts,
Recent Calls or Memo.

5. When Ready To Send appears, press the DC button
to send the Group.
The Group will appear in the Recent Calls list on the
phone to which you sent the Group.

Talkgroups

3. Enter a Direct Connect number or press Browse
(left softkey) and select a number from Contacts,
Recent Calls, or Memo.

4. When Ready To Send appears, press the DC button
to send the contact information.
To send a Group from Contacts:

1. From Contacts, highlight a Group and press / >
Send Via....

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A Talkgroup is a predetermined group of Direct
Connect users, created by an account administrator.
Talkgroups can contain up to 100 members.

Difference Between Group Connect and
Talkgroup Calls
In a Group Connect call, you or another caller
determines who can participate in the call. By contrast,

Group

Talkgroup

Group Icons

Geography

Nationwide

Limited to local
market and network
(fleet)

Maximum
Group Size

21 (including
originator)

100

Setup

Dynamically,
via your phone

Predefined, via Nextel
administrator using
Talkgroup
Management

Voice
Activated
Dialing

Yes

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.

1. Press Contacts (right softkey) and highlight a
Talkgroup.

2. 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, press / > Push To Talk >
PTT Options > Tkgrp Silent and then select On.

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.

Making Talkgroup Calls
1. Press # and then enter the Talkgroup number.
– or –

3. Making and Answering Calls

Making Calls

participation in a Talkgroup is determined by an
administrator. Here are the ways Group Connect and
Talkgroup calls differ.

Select the Talkgroup from Contacts or the Recent
Calls list.

2. Press the DC button and continue as if making a

2. When “Ready to Alert” appears, press the DC
button to send the Call Alert.
Note: You can send a Call Alert from Recent Calls or
Contacts. Select a Direct Connect number and
continue as explained above.

Direct Connect call.

Receiving Talkgroup Calls
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Answer it as you would a regular Direct Connect
call. Only one person at a time may speak on a
Talkgroup call.

During and immediately after a Talkgroup call ends,
press Options (right softkey) to display any available
options.

Call Alerts
Call Alerts let you notify others that you want to
communicate with them using Direct Connect. When a
user receives a Call Alert, the phone sounds a tone
and displays your name or Direct Connect number.

Sending Call Alerts
1. Enter a Direct Connect number and press Alert
(left softkey).

3. Making and Answering Calls

Send a Call Alert with the Phone Closed
1. Press the Smart Button (().
2. Use the external touch media keys to select
Recent Calls.

3. Use the volume button to highlight the person you
wish to call, and press the center touch media key.

4. When “Ready to Alert” appears, press the DC
button to send the Call Alert.

Responding to a Call Alert
Note: You can set a distinctive ringer for Call Alerts. See “Ring
Tones” on page 70.

To answer a Call Alert:
䊳

Press the DC button to make a Direct Connect call
to the sender.

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Press Clear (right softkey).

To store a Call Alert in the Call Alert queue:
䊳

Press Queue (left softkey).

Note: The Recent Calls list also stores Call Alerts you have
received. They appear as Direct Connect calls. Call
Alerts remain in your Recent Calls list until you delete
them or until they reach the end of the list.

Using the Call Alert Queue
When you queue a Call Alert, it remains in the Call Alert
queue until you make a Direct Connect call to the
sender or delete it.

Viewing Call Alerts
1. Press / > Push To Talk > Call Alert.
2. Scroll through the list.

Viewing Call Alert Date and Time
1. Press / > Push To Talk > Call Alert.
2. Highlight a Call Alert and press r.

Responding to Call Alerts in the Queue
After you queue a Call Alert, you can respond to it by
making a Direct Connect call to the sender or sending
a Call Alert to the sender.
To make a Direct Connect call to the sender:

1. Press / > Push To Talk > Call Alert.
2. Highlight a Call Alert and press the DC button to
begin the call.
This removes the Call Alert from the queue.
To send a Call Alert to the sender:

1. Press / > Push To Talk > Call Alert.
2. Highlight a Call Alert and press Alert (left softkey).
Ready to Alert appears on the display.

3. Press the DC button until Alert Successful appears
on the display.

Deleting Call Alerts
To delete a Call Alert from the queue:

1. From the Call Alert queue, highlight a Call Alert
and press / > Delete.

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Making Calls

To clear a Call Alert:

2. Press r or press Yes (left softkey) to confirm.
To delete all Call Alerts from the queue:

1. From the Call Alert queue, press / > Delete All.
2. Press r or press Yes (left softkey) to confirm.

Call Status and Completion
After a failed incoming or outgoing Direct Connect call
or Call Alert, you can send a message to the caller or
intended recipient.
To set up a message for incoming or outgoing calls:

1. Press / > Settings > Advanced >
Call Completion > Incoming Call or Outgoing Call.

2. In the Send Msg field, select Off, Ask First, or
Automatic.

3. Select Message and create a message to be sent,
or press QNotes (left softkey) and select a
predefined message.

4. Press r and then press Back (right softkey).

3. Making and Answering Calls

To send a message after receiving or making a call:

1. After a failed incoming or outgoing Direct Connect
call, within five seconds, Send Text Message To will
appear.

2. Press Yes (left softkey) to send your predefined
message or press No (right softkey) to cancel.

3. To edit a message before sending it, press
/ > Edit

Direct Talk
Nextel Direct Talk allows for two-way radio
communication “off the network” between two or more
phones equipped with this capability. This feature is
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.

To return to network mode from Direct Talk:

1. Press / > Push To Talk > DT Options.

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.

After a few seconds, your phone returns to network
service.

Most traditional phone features are not available in
Direct Talk mode, including on-network phone calls;
Direct Connect, Group Connect, Talkgroup calls, and
Call Alerts; data services; messaging; call timers; and
call forwarding.

To make Direct Talk Code calls, both parties must be
on the same channel and code and have their phones
set to Direct Talk. Anyone within range who is set to the
same code and channel can hear all conversations.

Before you and another caller can use Direct Talk, both
of your phones must be set to Direct Talk mode.

1. Press / > Push To Talk > Direct Talk.
2. Select Go To Direct Talk.

Code Direct Talk Calls

Making Calls

Setting Your Phone to Direct Talk

2. Select Exit Direct Talk.

To set a channel and code:

1. In Direct Talk mode, press Edit (left softkey) >
Channel, and then select a channel.

2. Select Code and select a code.
3. Press Back (right softkey) to return to the Direct Talk
standby screen.

After a few seconds, your channel and code appear on
the display screen. Your phone displays the last
channel and code used for Direct Talk.

3. Making and Answering Calls

Making and Receiving Code Calls in Direct Talk
Mode

To set your phone to Private Only:

1. In Direct Talk mode, press Edit (left softkey) >
Code > Pvt Only.

In Direct Talk mode, press and hold the DC button.
Your phone displays Transmitting, along with the
channel and code selected.

2. Press Back (right softkey) to return to the Direct Talk

The tone emitted from your phone when making a
Direct Talk call sounds different from the tone heard on
Direct Connect calls conducted on the network.

To reach you, other Direct Talk callers must be on your
same channel and dial your ten-digit wireless phone
number to reach you.

䊳

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 Receiving, along with the channel and
code selected. Reply as on a Direct Connect 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.

standby screen.

Note: You do not need to set your phone to Private Only to
receive Private calls. If 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 a ten-digit wireless
phone number. (You can also select a number
from Contacts or Recent Calls.)

2. Make the call in the same way you make a regular
Direct Connect call.

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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.

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.
Making Calls

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.

You cannot initiate a call when the code is set to
Receive All. If you press the DC button to initiate a
Direct Connect 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 Edit (left softkey) >
Code > Receive All.

2. Press Back (right softkey) to return to the Direct Talk
standby screen.

3. Making and Answering Calls

4. Service Features:
The Basics
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Message Center (page 48)

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Receiving Messages (page 49)

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Voicemail (page 50)

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Multimedia Messages (MMS) (page 51)

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Text Messaging (SMS) (page 60)

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Caller ID Blocking (page 60)

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Call Waiting (page 61)

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Making a Second Call (page 62)

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Making a Three-Way Call (page 62)

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Call Forwarding (page 62)

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Making International Calls (page 65)

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Special Dialing Codes (page 65)

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Nextel Phone Services (page 66)

4. Service Features: The Basics

Message Center
The message center manages your messages. You
can listen to or view voicemail messages, Multimedia
Messaging Service (MMS) messages (which include
most phone-to-phone text messages), Net alerts, and
SMS text messages in the message center.
The message center also lets you create and send
MMS messages, including phone-to-phone text
messages. It stores messages you have sent and lets
you save drafts of messages you are creating.

Accessing the Message Center
䊳

Press / > Messages.

Message Center Options
After accessing the message center, select an option:
䢇 [Create Message] — begin creating an MMS
message.
䢇 Voice Mail — access received voicemail messages.
䢇 Inbox — access received MMS and SMS messages.

䢇

䢇
䢇
䢇

Drafts — access MMS messages you have created

and saved but not sent.
Outbox — store MMS messages that were not sent.
Sent Items —access MMS messages you have sent.
Net Alert — access alerts that you receive from Nextel.

Receiving Messages

䊳

To dismiss the message notification, press Later
(right softkey).

If you dismiss the notification, the message is not
deleted. You can access it through the message center.
If you are not on a phone call when you receive a
message, your phone sounds a notification tone every
30 seconds until you access the message, you dismiss
the notification, or the alert time-out expires.

When you receive a voicemail message, Multimedia
Messaging Service (MMS) message, text message
(SMS), or Net alert, you have two ways to access the
message:
䢇 Respond to the message notification that appears
when the message is received.
䢇 Dismiss the message notification and access the
message later through the message center.

When you are on a phone call, you can receive
message notifications for all types of messages except
MMS messages. For other types of messages, your
phone may sound a notification tone during the call or
after you end the call, depending on how you set your
notification options.

Message Notifications

Retrieving Your Messages

Service Features

When you receive a message, your phone notifies you
with text on the display and a notification tone or
vibration. You can access the message or dismiss the
notification.

For information on notification options, see “Setting
Message Notification” on page 76.

1. Press / > Messages.
2. Highlight a message type (such as Voicemail or
Inbox) and press r.

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Voicemail
Tip: To receive voicemail messages, you must first set up your
voicemail box.
If you are bringing your phone number from another
carrier, we suggest you set up your voicemail box after
the number you brought to Nextel is active on your Nextel
phone and your temporary phone number is deactivated.
If you set up your voicemail box prior to this, all messages
and all settings (including your greeting and password)
will be lost when the number you have brought to Nextel
becomes active.

your password. Enter the last seven digits of your
Nextel PTN. For example: 5557777. This is your
temporary password. Follow the system instructions to
complete your mailbox setup.
You are in the main voicemail menu when you hear the
voicemail system options.
For details on using your voicemail, follow the audio
prompts provided by the voicemail system.

Playing Messages
䊳

When you receive a new voicemail message, you
can either listen to it immediately by pressing Call
(left softkey), or later by pressing Back (right
softkey).

䊳

To listen to your voicemail messages after
dismissing the onscreen prompt, press / >
Messages > Voice Mail. You will be connected to
your voicemail box.

䊳

To access your voicemail messages from another
phone, dial your wireless phone number. When
you hear the voicemail greeting, press * and
then enter your voicemail passcode.

Setting Up Your Voicemail Box
Using your i890 phone, dial your ten-digit Nextel
Personal Telephone Number (PTN). For example:
7035557777. Follow the system instructions to create a
new four- to seven-digit password, record your name,
and record a greeting. When the system says, “Thank
you for using Nextel Voicemail,” your mailbox is set up.
If you are setting up your voicemail from a phone other
than your i890 phone, dial your ten-digit Nextel PTN.
When you hear the greeting, press * to access your
voicemail box. The system will prompt you to enter

4. Service Features: The Basics

Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) lets you send
and receive messages that may include text, pictures,
and audio recordings.
Your MMS address is PTN@messaging.nextel.com.
Your PTN is your ten-digit Nextel Personal Telephone
Number.
Note: Most common phone-to-phone text messages are sent
and received as MMS messages on your i890 phone.
Text messages sent from other phones or mobile
devices to your phone number arrive as MMS
messages.

Accessing MMS Messages
1. Press / > Messages.
2. Select Inbox (also includes SMS messages),
Drafts, or Sent Items.
䡲

If you have more than 9 messages, scroll right or
left to display the next or previous page.

To open a message on the current page:
䊳

Highlight a message and press r.

Creating and Sending Messages
Each message you create may contain the following
fields:
䢇 To — the phone numbers or email addresses of one
or more recipients.
䢇 Message — the body of the message. This may
include text, pictures, ring tones, or voice records.
䢇 Subject — the subject line.
䢇 Attach — one or more attachments. These may be
pictures, ring tones, or audio files, including voice
records that you create while creating the message.
䢇 Cc — the phone numbers or email addresses of
additional recipients.
䢇 Auto Replies — lets you insert replies the recipient can
choose from when replying to your message, if the
recipient’s phone also has this feature.
䢇 Priority — sets the message priority to normal or high.
䢇 Valid Until — sets a date after which no further
attempts are made to deliver the message.
To send a message, you must address it to at least one
recipient. All other message fields are optional and you
can fill them in any order.

4. Service Features: The Basics

Service Features

Multimedia Messages (MMS)

Entering Text
In message fields that require you to enter text, you can
begin entering the text from the keypad when the field
is highlighted.
While entering text, press / to choose a text input
mode from the context-sensitive menu. (See “Entering
Text” on page 17.)

Message Size
You can create and send messages of up to 100 KB,
including attachments, for MMS. The size of the
message appears at the top of the display as you are
creating the message.

Sending or Canceling
To send the message at any time after it has been
addressed:
䊳

Press Send (left softkey) or press / > Send.

To cancel the message at any time:
䊳

At the message screen, press Cancel (right softkey)
or press @ to cancel the message and save it in
Drafts.

4. Service Features: The Basics

Creating a Message
1. Press / > Messages > [Create Message].
Tip: You can also select [Create Message] from Inbox, Drafts,
or Outbox or begin messages from Contacts, Recent
Calls, Media Center, or standby mode, or by replying to a
message in your inbox.

2. Address the message:
䡲

Select To. Enter the phone number or email
address from the keypad and press r. Repeat
this action to enter more phone numbers or email
addresses.
– or –

Press Search (left softkey) to select recipients from
Contacts or Recent Calls. Highlight recipient(s),
press r to select them (entries will be checked),
and then press Done (left softkey).
䡲 If necessary, press Back (right softkey) to return
from the Send To screen to the main Message
screen.
Tip: To remove a phone number or email address from the list
of message recipients, highlight the phone number or
email address and press Remove (left softkey).

䡲

Select Message and then use any of the following
options to enter your message.

Note: If you have created a signature, the signature
automatically appears in this field. Text you enter
appears before your signature. (See “Adding a
Customized Signature” on page 78.)
●
●

●

Enter text from the keypad.
Use a Quick Note. See “Quick Notes” on
page 55.
Insert a picture, a video, or an audio file.
See page 55.

When you are finished, press r.

4. To send the message without additional options,
press Send (left softkey) or press / > Send.

Adding More Message Options
1. To view more fields in a message, scroll to MORE
and press r.

3. To attach a picture, audio, voice recording, or
video, select Attach > [New Attach] and then select
an option to attach a file.

4. To add CC’s, select Cc and add recipient(s).
5. To insert replies the recipient can choose from
when replying to your message, select
Auto Replies.
䡲 Enter text from the keypad or select a Quick Note
(see “Quick Notes” on page 55). Press Back (right
softkey) when you are finished.

6. To set the priority of the message, select Priority
and then select a setting.

7. To set a date after which attempts to deliver the
message end:
Select Valid Until, enter a date, and press r.
䡲 To set no date, press No Date (left softkey).
䡲

Service Features

3. To enter or edit the body of the message:

8. To send the message, press Send (left softkey) or
press / > Send.

2. To create or edit the subject line, select Subject,
enter a subject, and press r.

4. Service Features: The Basics

Replying to a Message
You can reply to a read message while you are viewing
it or while it is highlighted in the Message Center. You
cannot reply to unread messages.
When you reply to a message, some of the fields in
your reply are filled in automatically. These may include
To, Message (the first 40 characters of the received
message), Subject, and Cc.
To reply to a message:

1. Display or highlight a read message and press
Reply (left softkey). (To reply to the sender and all
recipients, press / > Reply All.)

2. Select [Create Reply] and enter a reply message or
select a short reply from the list.

3. Edit any applicable message fields and press r.
4. Press Send (left softkey).
Tip: To create new reply phrases to use in later reply
messages, see “Quick Notes and Reply Phrases” on
page 77.

4. Service Features: The Basics

Note: If the message you are replying to was sent with auto
replies, it contains a numbered list of possible replies.
Press the number of a reply. The reply is sent
immediately without any further action.

More Ways to Begin a Message
In addition to beginning a message from the Message
Center, you can begin a message from Contacts, the
Recent Calls list, standby mode, or the Media Center.
To begin a message from Contacts:

1. From the Contacts list, highlight an entry.
2. Scroll left or right to view the Contacts types until
you see the icon for the phone number or email
address to which to send the message.

3. Press Create (left softkey) or press / >
Create Message.

4. Create and send the message.
To begin a message from the Recent Calls list:

1. From the Recent Calls list, highlight an entry.

stored, display the phone number to which to send
the message.

3. Press Create (left softkey) or press / > Create.
4. Create and send the message.
To begin a message from standby mode:
䊳

Enter a phone number and press / >
Create Message.

To begin a message from the Media Center:

1. From the Media Center, highlight or select a picture
or audio file.

2. Press Send (left softkey).
3. Create and send the message. The selected file is
automatically included as an attachment.

Quick Notes
When you are filling in the Message and Subject
message fields, you can add preset words or phrases
called Quick Notes. After you add Quick Notes, you
can edit them as you would any other text.

To insert a quick note:

1. While you are creating a message, highlight or
select Message or Subject and then press QNotes
(left softkey).

2. Select a Quick Note to insert into the message.
Tip: To add a quick note after you have already started
entering a message, press / > Insert >
Insert QNotes, and select a note.
To create new Quick Notes to use in later messages, see
“Quick Notes and Reply Phrases” on page 77.

Inserting Pictures or Videos
You can insert pictures or videos from Media Center. If
the forward locked icon (u) appears next to a file, it
cannot be included in a message.

1. Highlight the Message field and press / > Insert >
Insert Picture or Insert Video (You will see a list of
available pictures or videos.) Scroll right or left to
display files in the phone’s memory or on the
memory card.

2. Highlight a picture or video and press r.

4. Service Features: The Basics

Service Features

2. If the entry has more than one phone number

Note: You can also select Capture Picture or Capture Video
to take a new picture or video to send.

Inserting Audio Files or Voice Records
You can insert audio files from the Media Center or
voice records from your voice records list. Preloaded
audio files or files with the forward locked icon (u)
cannot be included in a message.

1. Highlight the Message field and press / > Insert >
Insert Audio. (You will see a list of available audio

files.)
Tip: To hear an audio file before inserting it, highlight the file
name and press Preview (left softkey).

2. Highlight an audio file or voice record and
press r. (Scroll right or left to display available
files in the phone’s memory or on the memory
card.)
䡲 To record a voice record, select Record Voice and
record a new voice record.

Removing an Inserted Item
To remove an item inserted into a message:

1. Select the Message field and highlight the item by
scrolling to the right.

2. Press Delete (left softkey).
Note: You can also attach items to messages by selecting
MORE and then selecting Attach.

Drafts
While you are creating a message, you can save it in
Drafts before you send it. You can view, edit, send, or
delete saved drafts.

Saving a Message in Drafts
䊳

While you are creating a message, press / >
Save In Drafts and the message will be saved in
drafts.

After saving, you can continue to create the message.
The version you saved in Drafts will not change.

Accessing Saved Drafts
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4. Service Features: The Basics

Press / > Messages > Drafts.

Sent Items

Receiving a Message

The Sent Items folder holds all messages that have
been sent.

When you receive an MMS message, a message
notification appears on the display.

Forwarding Sent Items

To view the message:

3. Address, edit, and send your message.

䊳

To dismiss the message notification:
䊳

Outbox
Messages you tried to send are stored in the Outbox.

Press r or press Read (left softkey). The message
is downloaded from the message server.
Press Later (right softkey).

This icon 2 appears on the display, reminding you that
you have a new message.

Resending Messages

Threaded Inbox

If a message was not sent from your phone, you can
resend it.

The threaded inbox allows you to organize your
messages by subject or sender.

1. Press / > Messages > Outbox.

1. From your inbox highlight a message.

2. Highlight a message and press Resend (left

2. Press / > Threading and select None, Subject or

softkey).

Service Features

1. Press / > Messages > Sent Items.
2. Highlight a message and press / > Forward.

Sender.

Note: If your message was sent successfully, Resend will not
appear as an option.

4. Service Features: The Basics

Navigating a Message

Actions for Received Messages

As you scroll through a message, numbers, email
addresses, and Web addresses are highlighted.

Deleting

Pictures and audio recordings are also highlighted.

Embedded Objects and Attachments
Messages may contain pictures or audio files as part of
the body of the message or as attachments.
If a message contains pictures or audio files in the
body of the message, highlight each picture or audio
file to view or play it.
If a message contains a picture or audio file as an
attachment, highlight the attachment and press r to
view the picture or play the audio file.
Note: Audio files in messages do not play if VibeAll is
set to On.

To delete unread messages:

1. Highlight a message and press Delete (left softkey).
2. Press r or press Yes (left softkey) to confirm.
To delete read messages:

1. Highlight or view a message and press / >
Delete Message.

2. Press r or press Yes (left softkey) to confirm.
Note: If your messages are threaded, options will include
Delete Thread to delete all messages in the selected
thread. To delete all unlocked messages, select
Delete All.

Forwarding
1. Highlight or view a message and press / >
Forward.

2. Address, edit, and send your message.
Embedded objects and attachments are included
when you forward a message.

4. Service Features: The Basics

When you lock a message, it cannot be deleted until
you unlock it.
䊳

Highlight or view a message and press / >
Lock Message or Unlock Message.

To make a Talkgroup call to a Talkgroup ID in a message:

1. View the message.
2. Highlight a Talkgroup ID and then press / >
Talkgroup.

3. Press the DC button.

Calling a Number in a Message

Storing Message Information to Contacts

If any field in a message contains a phone number,
Direct Connect number, or Talkgroup ID, you can call
or send a Call Alert to that number.

If a message you receive contains a phone number,
Direct Connect number, Talkgroup ID, or an email
address in any of the fields, you can store this
information to Contacts.

To make a call to a number in a message:

1. View the message.

2. Highlight a number and press ` to make a

2. Highlight a number or email address and then

phone call or press the DC button to make a Direct
Connect call.
To send a Call Alert to a Direct Connect number in a
message:

1. View the message.
2. Highlight a Direct Connect number and then press
press / > Alert.

3. Press the DC button.

press / > Save Number or Save Email.

3. Select [New Contact] to store the number in a new
entry, or select an entry to store the information to
an existing entry.

4. With the Contacts type field highlighted, scroll left
or right to display a Contacts type for the number
or email address.

5. Press Save (left softkey).

4. Service Features: The Basics

Service Features

Locking and Unlocking

Going to a Website

Note: Most traditional phone-to-phone text messages arrive
as MMS messages on your i890 phone. Your phone
can send and receive MMS messages.

If a message contains one or more Web addresses,
you can go to the website.

Your phone can receive SMS text messages, but it
cannot send them.

1. View the message.
2. Highlight a Web address and then press / >
Go To Website.
Note: The entire Web address must appear in the message.
Otherwise, you cannot go to the website.

Accessing Text Messages
䊳

Saving Attachments or Embedded Files
1. View a message.
2. Highlight an attachment or an embedded picture
or audio file and then press / > Save Picture,
Save Audio or Save Attachment.

Text Messaging (SMS)
With text messaging (SMS), you can receive instant text
messages from another messaging-ready phone or
from an email account.
Your phone's SMS address is PTN@page.nextel.com.
Your PTN is your ten-digit Personal Telephone Number.

4. Service Features: The Basics

When you receive a text message, you will see an
alert. Press Read (left softkey) to display the
message.

Caller ID Blocking
Caller ID allows people to identify a caller before
answering the phone by displaying the number of the
incoming call. If you do not want your number
displayed when you make a call, follow these steps.

Per-Call Blocking
To block delivery of your number for a single phone call:
䊳

Press *67 before dialing the call.

Your Nextel phone number cannot be blocked from
calls made to 911, 800, 855, 866, 877, 888, or other
toll-free phone numbers.

To accept the second call and end the active call:

1. Press @. Your phone rings with the second call.
2. Answer the second call.

You can request that Nextel Customer Service
permanently block delivery of your phone number on
every call you make. In this case, you may need to
display your number for certain calls.
To show your number on a per-call basis:
䊳

Press *82 before dialing the call.

Call Waiting
Call Waiting lets you receive a second call while on an
active call. Call Waiting is always available, unless you
turn it off for a specific call.
If you are on a call and receive a second call, your
phone emits a tone and displays a message.

To decline the second call:
䊳

Press No (right softkey). If you subscribe to
voicemail, the call is forwarded to your voicemail
box, unless you set Call Forward or If Busy to a
different number.

Turn Off Call Waiting
To turn off Call Waiting before a call:
䊳

Press *70 before dialing the call. Call Waiting
is reactivated once the call ends.

To turn off Call Waiting during a call:
䊳

Press / > In Call Setup > Call Waiting > Off.

Service Features

Per-Line Blocking

Tip: To turn Call Waiting back on while still on the call, set this
option to On.

To accept the second call and put the active call on hold:
䊳

Press Yes (left softkey).

4. Service Features: The Basics

Making a Second Call
1. Place or receive a phone call.
2. While the call is active, press / > 2nd Call. (The
first call is placed on hold.)

3. Enter a second phone number and press ` to
place the call.
Note: For quick ways to enter the number, press /.

To end the second call and make the on-hold call active:
䊳

Press @.

To make the on-hold call active and put the active call on
hold:
䊳

(The first call is placed on hold.)

2. Enter a second phone number and press `.
3. Press Join (right softkey).
If one of the people you called hangs up during the
call, you and the remaining caller stay connected. If you
initiated the call and are the first to hang up, all callers
are disconnected.
To merge two calls into a three-way call:

1. During an active phone call, press / > 2nd Call.
(The first call is placed on hold.)

2. Enter a second phone number and press `.
3. Press / > Join.

Press Switch (right softkey).

Making a Three-Way Call
With Three-Way Calling, you can talk to two people at
the same time. When using this feature, the normal
airtime rates will be charged for each of the two calls.

1. During an active phone call, press / > 3 Way.

4. Service Features: The Basics

Call Forwarding
Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls
to another phone number – even when your phone is
turned off. You can continue to make calls from your
phone when Call Forwarding is activated.

Forwarding All Calls
When you set your phone to forward all calls, an icon
appears in the top row of the display:

Phone line 1 is active; calls to phone line 1 are
being forwarded.

)

Phone line 1 is active; calls to phone line 2 are
being forwarded.

;

Phone line 1 is active; calls to phone lines 1 and 2
are being forwarded.

(

Phone line 2 is active; calls to phone line 1 are
being forwarded.

Phone line 2 is active; calls to phone line 2 are
being forwarded.

Phone line 2 is active; calls to phone lines 1 and 2
are being forwarded.

To forward all calls:

1. Press / > Settings > Phone Calls > Call Forward >
Forward > All Calls.

2. Select To.
If you specified a forwarding number for all calls
before, this number appears.
䡲 To forward calls to this number, highlight it and
press r.
䡲 To delete this number, press r and then press
and hold Delete (left softkey).
䡲

3. To enter a forwarding number:
䡲

Enter the number or press Search (left softkey),
select Contacts, Recent Calls or Memo and then
select a number.

4. Press r. All your calls are now forwarded to the
number you specified.

Turning Off Call Forwarding
1. Press / > Settings > Phone Calls > Call Forward >
To.

2. Set this option to Off.

4. Service Features: The Basics

Service Features

Call Forwarding sends calls to the phone numbers you
specify. You can forward all calls to one number or
forward missed calls to different numbers depending
on the reason you missed the call.

All your calls are now sent to your phone.

Forwarding Missed Calls
Calls you miss are forwarded according to the options
set for missed calls. By default, missed calls are
forwarded to voicemail.
You can specify a forwarding number for each type of
missed call:
䢇 If Busy — Your phone is on a call or transferring data.
䢇 If No Answer — You do not answer on the first four
rings.
䢇 If Unreachable — Your phone is out of coverage or
powered off.
Note: You are charged a higher rate for calls you have
forwarded.

To forward missed calls:

1. Press / > Settings > Phone Calls > Call Forward >
Forward > Detailed.
Note: If your phone is set to forward all calls, you must first
turn off call forwarding to access this option. (See
“Turning Off Call Forwarding” on page 63.)

4. Service Features: The Basics

2. Select If Busy to specify a forwarding number for
calls received when your phone is busy.

3. If you specified a forwarding number for this type
of call before, this number displays.
To forward calls to this number, highlight it, press
r, and go to step 6.
䡲 To delete this number, press r, and then press
and hold Delete (left softkey).
䡲

4. To enter a forwarding number:
䡲

Enter the number or press Search (left softkey),
select Contacts, Recent Calls or Memo and then
select a number.

5. Press r.
6. Repeat step 2 through step 5 for If No Answer and
If Unreachable.

7. When you are finished, press Back (right softkey).

Making International Calls
Your service default is “International Calls Restricted.”
Contact Nextel Customer Service to obtain
international dialing access.
Calls placed between the United States and Canada
do not require an international access code.

Special Dialing Codes

number. Relay service works through a
Communications Assistant who reads messages typed
into a TDD/TTY device by a speech or hearing
impaired individual to you. The Communications
Assistant then types your spoken messages to the
hearing or speech impaired individual.
Telecommunications Relay Service is available 24
hours a day, seven days a week, and every call is
strictly confidential.
Note: Using 711 to reach Telecommunications Relay Service
may not be available in all areas.

Non-Emergency Numbers

Telecommunications Relay Service
Nextel supports services for communicating with
speech and/or hearing impaired individuals. You can
dial 711 to reach a local Telecommunications Relay
Center. You will then be connected to your destination

To enable TTY mode:

1. Press / > Settings > Phone Calls > TTY > Use TTY.
2. Select On to enable TTY mode.
3. For TTY options, highlight Type, press r and then
select an option:
TTY – Type and read text on your TTY device.
䡲 VCO (Voice Carry-Over) – Speak into the phone
and read text replies on your TTY.
䡲

4. Service Features: The Basics

Service Features

Nextel supports many “non-emergency” numbers
(such as #77, 311, and 511) provided by local and state
governments. These numbers are used to report
non-emergency incidents. If the situation includes
imminent danger or loss of life, you should dial 911.

The TTY device must be connected to the phone
through the micro USB port. A 2.5 mm to micro USB
adapter is required to support TTY.

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HCO (Hearing Carry-Over) – Type text on your

TTY and listen to voice replies on your phone.

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Choose a Second Line Service plan that fits your
needs.

Nextel Phone Services

In order to activate Second Line Service, contact your
Nextel Sales Representative or call Nextel Customer
Service.

Contact Nextel Customer Service to obtain these
services or for additional information.

To set the active line (primary or alternate):

Note: Some services are not available outside of the
continental United States.

Second Line Service
You can have two different phone numbers on the
same phone. With Second Line Service, you can:
䢇 Get separate bills for each phone line.
䢇 Bring in an existing wireless or home phone number
to Nextel to activate on the second line.
䢇 Have two different area codes (must be in same
market) to convey a local image to callers.
䢇 Use different ringer styles so that you can tell which
line is receiving a call.
䢇 Forward incoming calls to either your primary or
alternate line phone number.

4. Service Features: The Basics

1. Press / > Settings > Phone Calls > Set Line.
2. Select a phone line to be active.
When incoming calls are made to a non-active line,
they will be sent to voicemail without ringing. (See “Call
Forwarding” on page 62.)

Sprint 411
Dial 411 from your wireless phone to receive
nationwide listings, movie listings and showtimes,
restaurant reservations, and driving directions, as well
as sports scores, stock quotes, and weather conditions.
Spanish speaking operators available. Receive up to
three phone numbers or pieces of information per call,
and be automatically connected at no additional
charge. Airtime and other charges apply.

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Wireless Data Services (page 67)

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Downloading Content (page 69)

Wireless Data Services
With Web access on your phone, you can browse your
favorite websites, making it easier than ever to stay
informed while on the go. Follow sports scores,
breaking news, and weather, and shop on your phone
anywhere on the Nextel National Network.

Using the Web Browser
Navigating the Web from your phone is easy once you
get the hang of it.

Opening the Browser
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Press L (the Web key).

Tip: To go back one page, press the * key .
To access the browser menu options, press and hold /
from any Web page.

5. Data Services

Data Services

5. Data Services

Options available under the home page include:
䢇 Business Tools – Provides access to business tools.
䢇 Text Messaging – Provides access to text messaging.
䢇 Games, Ringers, & More – Provides access to
downloadable items.
䢇 News, Sports & More – Lets you access news
services.
䢇 NASCAR –Gives you access to NASCAR news and
stats and provide a link to download NASCAR Sprint
Cup Mobile.
䢇 Email & IM – Allows you to send email and IMs.
䢇 Your Bookmarks – Allows you to access and manage
your bookmarks.
䢇 Search – Launches a Web search.
䢇 Go to URL – Lets you enter website addresses.
䢇 My Account – Lets you configure and manage your
browser settings.
䢇 Help – Displays online help.

Going to a Specific Website
To go to a particular website by entering a Web address
(URL):

1. From the home page, select Go to URL.

Note: Bookmarking a page does not store the page contents,
just its address.
Some pages cannot be bookmarked. Whether a
particular Web page may be marked is controlled by its
creator.

2. Press Edit (left softkey).
3. Use your keypad to enter the Web address and
press Done (left softkey).

4. Press Options (right softkey) > accept to go to the
website.
Note: Not all websites are viewable on your phone.

Creating a Bookmark
Bookmarks allow you to store the address of your
favorite websites for easy access at a later time.

1. Go to a Web page and press and hold / to open
the browser menu.

2. Highlight Mark this page and press r.
3. Confirm or edit the bookmark name, scroll to the
bottom of the screen, and then press Done (left
softkey) to save the bookmark.

5. Data Services

Accessing a Bookmark
1. Press and hold / to open the browser menu.
2. Select View Bookmarks.
3. Highlight a bookmark and press r (or press the
number corresponding to the bookmark).
Tip: To return to the home page from any other Web page,
press @.

Reloading a Web Page
1. Press and hold / to open the browser menu.
2. Select Refresh this page. (The browser will reload
the current Web page.)

If the Web browser seems to be malfunctioning or
stops responding, you can usually fix the problem by
simply restarting the browser.

1. Press and hold / to open the browser menu.
2. Select More... > Restart Browser.

Downloading Content
Your phone arrives with Java applications and games
loaded and ready to install. You can download and
install more Java applications. For more information on
Java Security, see “Setting Privacy for Each Java
Application” on page 89.
Check the Games, Ringers & More menu option for a
catalog of items available for purchase and download.
You can also go to www.nextel.com and sign on to your
account for a wide selection of available Java
applications and downloading instructions.
Note: Using Java applications may cause your phone’s
battery power to deplete more quickly.

5. Data Services

Data Services

Restarting the Web Browser

Sound Settings

6. Settings

Ring Tones
Your phone provides a variety of ringer options that
allow you to customize your ring and volume settings.
These options allow you to identify incoming calls and
messages by the ring.

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Sound Settings (page 70)

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Display Settings (page 74)

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Messaging Settings (page 76)

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Airplane Mode (page 78)

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Setting One Touch Direct Connect (page 79)

1. Press / > Multimedia > Ring Tones.

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Headset Options (page 79)

2. Scroll through the list of ring tones. A sample

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Profiles (page 79)

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Phone Setup Options (page 83)

3. Press r or press Assign (left softkey).

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PTT Options Menu (page 89)

4. Select the function(s) to which to assign the current

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Security Settings (page 90)

Selecting Ringer Types

ringer will sound as you highlight each option.

ringer by highlighting the option and pressing r.
(A check mark appears next to selected options.)

5. When you are finished, press Done (left softkey) to
assign the ringer to the selected function(s).

6. Settings

Assigning a Ring Tone to a Contact

Downloading More Ring Tones

You can also assign a ringer to a specific contact entry
so you know who's calling without looking at the
phone.

To use other ring tones, you can download them into
your phone for a fee.

2. Scroll through the list of ring tones and select one.
A sample ringer will sound as you highlight each
option

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Press / > Multimedia > Ring Tones >
Buy Ring Tones.

Note: Ring tones may be downloaded only once. If you
delete a ring tone from your phone and wish to
reassign it, you must purchase it again.

3. Press r or press Assign (left softkey).

Managing Memory

4. Select A Contact....

To view the amount of memory available for custom ring
tones:

5. Highlight a Contacts entry and press r to assign
the ringer.

Viewing Ring Tone Assignments
1. Press / > Multimedia > Ring Tones.
2. Make sure Vibrate All is set to Off.
3. Highlight any ring tone and then press / >
Overview.

4. Scroll to view ring tones assigned to features and
Contact entries.

Settings

1. Press / > Multimedia > Ring Tones.

1. Press / > Multimedia > Ring Tones.
2. Make sure Vibrate All is set to Off.
3. Highlight any ring tone and press / >
Memory Usage.

Deleting custom ring tones frees memory.

Deleting Ring Tones
Deleting a ring tone from the list deletes it from your
phone.

6. Settings

In most cases, when you delete a ring tone that you
purchased from your phone, you will have to purchase
it again.

Press / > Multimedia > Ring Tones > Vibrate All.
Set this option to On or Locked.
Tip: Setting this option to Locked requires you to press and
hold the volume control up to turn Vibrate All off. The
Locked option helps prevent you from accidentally
turning Vibrate All off.

To delete a ring tone:

1. Press / > Multimedia > Ring Tones.
2. Make sure Vibrate All is set to Off.
3. Highlight a ring tone and press / > Delete.

To deactivate Vibrate All:

1. Press and hold the volume key up to unlock

4. Press Yes (left softkey) to confirm.

Vibrate Settings

vibrate all.

2. Press the volume key up repeatedly to select a
volume level or press / > Multimedia >
Ring Tones > Vibrate All > Off.

Vibrate All
The Vibrate All option allows you to be notified of calls
and messages with a vibration instead of an audible
alert.
To activate Vibrate All:
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Press and hold the volume button down in standby
mode. (Pressing and holding displays “VibeAll:
On.” Continuing to hold the button down displays
“VibeAll: Locked.”)
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6. Settings

These icons indicate how the ringer is set:

The phone always vibrates instead of
making a sound.

The phone vibrates instead of making a
sound for phone calls.

Direct Connect calls, Group Connect calls,
and Talkgroup calls are heard through the
earpiece, not the speaker.

The phone vibrates then rings for all calls.

Silence All

The ring volume is set to zero for all calls.

The Silence All option allows you to mute all sounds
without turning your phone off.

To set your phone to ring and vibrate when you receive
phone calls or Call Alerts:

To activate Silence All:
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1. Press / > Multimedia > Ring Tones.
2. Make sure Vibrate All is set to Off.
3. Scroll through the list and select a ring tone.
4. Press / > Assign w/Vibe.
5. Select Phone Line 1 and/or Phone Line 2 and press
Done (left softkey).

This icon/ appears on the display.
Note: You can also set 3D sound effects settings in the Ring
Tones menu (/ > Multimedia > Ring Tones >
3D Effect) or when assigning a ring tone.

With the phone in standby mode press and hold
the volume key down until the ringer level is set
at 0. (The screen will display ,.)

Settings

Ring and Vibrate

To deactivate Silence All:
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Press the volume key up repeatedly to select a
volume level.

To set your phone to vibrate instead of making a sound for
some features but not others:

1. Press / > Multimedia > Ring Tones.
2. Make sure Vibrate All is set to Off.
3. Select Vibrate from the list of ring tones.
4. Select the feature(s) to which to assign Vibrate and
press Done (left softkey).
Note: To set ring options for Direct Connect calls, Group
Connect calls, and Talkgroup calls, see “Vibrate
Settings” on page 72.

6. Settings

Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings

Display Settings

Adjust your phone’s volume settings to suit your needs
and your environment.

Changing the Backlight Time Length

1. Press / > Settings > Volume.
2. Select Ringers/Alerts, Speaker, Earpiece, Multimedia
or Keypad.

3. Choose a volume level and press r.
Tip: You can adjust the ringer volume in standby mode (or
the earpiece volume during a call) by using the volume
key on the left side of your phone.

Select how long the display screen and keypad remain
backlit after any keypress is made.

1. Press / > Settings > Display/Info > Backlight.
2. Highlight an option, press r, and then choose a
setting.
For Timer or Java Timer, select a time.

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Note: Long backlight settings reduce the battery’s talk and

Beep
Set your phone to alert you with an audible tone once
a minute during a voice call.

1. Press / > Settings > Phone Calls > Minute Beep.
2. Highlight On or Off and press r.

standby times.

Changing the Display Screen
Choose what you see on the internal or external
display screen while powering on or off and when in
standby mode.

1. Press / > Settings > Display/Info > Wallpaper >
Internal or External.

6. Settings

it. Press Back (right softkey) to return to the
available images.

3. Press r to assign an image.

Setting Wallpaper to Change Automatically
When you set your wallpaper to change automatically,
your phone uses each of the pictures in Media Center
as wallpaper, cycling through them at a pace you
choose.

1. Press / > Settings > Display/Info > Wallpaper >
Internal or External > Auto Cycle.

2. Select how frequently the wallpaper will change
then press r.

Changing the Phone’s Menu Style
Choose how your phone’s menu is displayed on the
screen.

1. Press / > Settings > Display/Info > Menu View.
2. Highlight an option and press r.
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Icon View to view the main menu as a grid of

icons. Icons animate when they are highlighted.

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List View to display the menu as a list.

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Tab View to display the menu as a row of icons on
the bottom of the screen.

Changing the Theme
Customize your phone’s display appearance by
selecting a theme to reflect your personality.
Settings

2. Select an image and press View (left softkey) to view

1. Press / > Settings > Display/Info > Theme.
2. Highlight an option and press r.

Changing the Clock Display
Select a format for the time and date display and
choose whether the time and date appear in standby
mode.

1. Press / > Settings > Display/Info > Clock.
2. Select Display On/Off, Time Format or Date Format
and then press r.

3. Highlight an option and press r to apply the
setting.
Note: The year is set by the network, and even though it is an
option, it cannot be changed.

6. Settings

Setting Message Notification

Changing the Text Size
Adjust the font when entering text (for example, when
using the notepad or when adding a Contacts entry).

1. Press / > Settings > Display/Info > Text Size.
2. Highlight an option and press r.

Messaging Settings

When you receive a message, your phone notifies you
by displaying an icon on your display screen. You can
also choose to be notified with a sound while making a
phone call.

1. Press / > Settings > Phone Calls > Notifications.
2. Highlight Receive All, Messages Only or Delay All
and press r.
Note: Delay All is the default setting.

Staying connected to your friends and family has never
been easier. With your phone’s advanced messaging
capabilities, you can send and receive many different
kinds of text messages without placing a voice call.
(For more information see “Multimedia Messages
(MMS)” on page 51.)
Messaging settings make messaging easier by letting
you decide how you would like to be notified of new
messages, create a signature with each sent message,
and create your own preset messages.

6. Settings

Tip: To set notification options during a call press / >
In Call Setup > Notifications.

Customizing MMS
The Setup menu lets you customize MMS for your
phone:
䢇 Signature — Enter text here to create a signature that
is automatically inserted at the end of each message.
䢇 Quick Notes — lets you create new Quick Notes and
edit or delete Quick Notes you have created.
䢇 Cleanup — controls how long messages remain in
the Inbox and Sent Items before they are deleted.

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Report Default — allows you to set the default for the

Delivery Report Option to on or off.
Memory Size — displays a report on phone memory.
MMS Setup — allows you to set up the following:
䡲 Friendly Name — lets you enter the name
displayed in the From field on messages you
send.
䡲 Download Options — lets you control message
downloads. Automatic downloads messages
automatically. Manual requires you to reply to a
prompt before messages download to your
phone.
䡲 Replies — lets you create new reply phrases and
edit or delete reply phrases you have created.

To access the Setup menu:

1. Press / > Messages.
2. Highlight [Create Message] and press / > Setup.
Tip: This option is available from many context-sensitive
menus when you are using MMS.

Quick Notes and Reply Phrases
To add a Quick Note or Reply phrase:

1. From the Setup menu, select Quick Notes or
MMS Setup > Replies.

2. Select [New Quicknote] or [New Reply], or press
New (left softkey).

3. Enter text and press r.

Settings

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To edit a Quick Note or reply phrase:

1. From the Setup menu, select Quick Notes or
MMS Setup > Replies.

2. Select a Quick Note or reply phrase you have
created.

3. Edit the text and press r.
To delete a Quick Note or reply phrase:

1. From the Setup menu, select Quick Notes or
MMS Setup > Replies.

2. Highlight a Quick Note or reply phrase you have
created.

3. Press Delete (left softkey) and then press r or
press Yes (left softkey) to confirm.

6. Settings

Note: You can edit or delete all Quick Notes. You can only
edit or delete Reply phrases that you created.

Setting the Cleanup Option

1. Press / > Messages > / > Setup > Signature. If
you do not wish to attach a signature to your
outgoing messages, press Delete (left softkey).

2. Enter a signature and press r. (See “Entering
Text” on page 17.)

The cleanup option controls how long messages
remain in the Inbox and Sent Items before they are
deleted. You set the cleanup option for the Inbox and
Sent Items separately.

Airplane Mode

The cleanup option deletes only read, unlocked
messages.

Sometimes you may want to have your phone on, but
turn off its ability to make and receive calls and other
transmissions.

To set the cleanup options:

1. From the Message Center, press / > Setup >
Cleanup > Inbox or Sent Items.

2. Choose a cleanup option.
3. To automatically delete messages now, press r
or press Yes (left softkey). To delete messages later,
press No (right softkey).

Adding a Customized Signature
Add a customized signature to each message you
send.

6. Settings

To set your phone so that it cannot make or receive phone
calls, Direct Connect calls, Group Connect calls, Talkgroup
calls, or transfer data:

1. Press / > Settings > Advanced > Transmitters.
2. Highlight Off and press r.
3. Press Yes (left softkey).
When in Transmitters Off mode, your phone’s standby
screen displays “Transmitters Off.”
Note: While powering on your phone, you can turn
transmitters off by pressing @ for more than five
seconds.

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Set this option to On and then press Yes (left
softkey).

Note: When Transmitters is set to Off, your phone’s Bluetooth
capability is disabled, and all active Bluetooth
connections are dropped.

Headset Options
To set your phone to send incoming sound to a headset
only, or to a headset and a speaker at the same time:

1. Press / > Settings > Advanced > Headset/Spkr.
2. Select HdsetOnly to send incoming sound to the

Setting One Touch Direct Connect

headset only.

One Touch Direct Connect sets your phone to call the
most recent Direct Connect number or Group on the
Recent Calls list, or a Direct Connect number you
choose, every time you press the DC button.

Select Hdset&Spkr to send incoming sound to the
headset and ring tones to the speaker.

1. Press / > Push To Talk > PTT Options >
One Touch DC.

2. Highlight Off, Quick PTT, Last Call, Assigned
Number, Send Picture, Send My Info or Send Contact

and press r.
Tip: If you are entering a Talkgroup number, enter # before
the number.

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Profiles
A profile is a group of settings saved together so that
you can apply them to your phone easily.
Your phone arrives with preset profiles. You can also
create your own profiles.

Viewing Profiles
To view the profiles stored in your phone:

1. Press / > Tools > Profiles.
6. Settings

Settings

To restore your phone’s ability to do all these things:

2. Highlight a profile and press View (left softkey).
Tip: The profile that is currently in effect on your phone has a
checkmark next to it.

3. Scroll to view settings.

Switching Profiles
1. Press / > Tools > Profiles.
2. Highlight a profile and press r.
The profile you selected is now in effect.

How Changing Settings Affects Profiles
Many of the settings contained in profiles can be set
without switching or editing profiles — for example, by
selecting Settings or Ring Tones to set options, or by
setting the volume of the phone’s ring using the
volume controls.
When you do this, your phone either:
Updates the profile in effect to reflect these changes,
without notifying you.

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6. Settings

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Creates a temporary profile that contains these
changes.

To set your phone to create a temporary profile that
contains changes you make to settings:

1. Press / > Tools > Profiles.
2. Press / and then select Setup > Temp Profile.
3. Set this option to On.
To set your phone to update the profile in effect to reflect
any changes you make to settings:
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Set Temp Profile to Off in step 3 above.

Temporary Profiles
If your phone is set to create temporary profiles, a
temporary profile is created when you make changes
to settings without switching or editing profiles. These
stay in effect until you switch profiles or power off your
phone.
Temporary profiles and any settings you have changed
are marked with asterisks (*).

To store a temporary profile as a new profile:

1. Press / > Tools > Profiles.
2. Highlight the temporary profile and press / >
Store As New.

3. Enter a name and press r.
To overwrite the profile the temporary profile is based on:

r. If you do not choose a profile to copy from, the
new profile is based on a default profile.

4. Press Create (left softkey).
5. Scroll through the list of options and set their
values.

6. When you are finished, press Done (right softkey).

Editing Profiles

Settings

Storing a Temporary Profile

1. Press / > Tools > Profiles.

2. Highlight the temporary profile, press

2. Highlight a profile, press / and then select Edit.

/ > Store Changes, and then press Yes
(left softkey).
Note: The temporary profile is stored with the name of the
profile it is based on. The profile it is based on, as it
existed before you made changes to settings, is gone.

Creating Profiles

3. Scroll through the list of options and set their
values.

4. When you are finished, press Done (right softkey).

Deleting Profiles
To delete a profile:

1. Press / > Tools > Profiles > [New Profile].

1. Press / > Tools > Profiles.

2. Enter a name and press r.

2. Highlight a profile, press /, and then select

3. To base this profile on an existing profile, select
Copy From and then highlight a profile and press

Delete.

3. Press r or press Yes (left softkey).
6. Settings

To delete all profiles:

1. Press /> Tools > Profiles.
2. Press / and then select Delete All.
3. Press r or press Yes (left softkey) to confirm.

Setting Call Filtering
The call filtering setting in each profile lets you control
which calls, Call Alerts, and message notifications your
phone notifies you of, and which it ignores.

1. While setting options for a profile, select Call Filter.
2. Select a filtering option
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Phone – sets filtering options for phone calls.
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Off – notifies you of all calls.

●

All – ignores all calls.

●

All Contacts – notifies you only of calls from

Contacts.
●

Some Contacts – notifies you only of calls from
selected Contacts. Select up to five Contacts
entries. When you are finished, press Done
(right softkey).

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DC/GC – sets filtering options for Direct Connect

calls and Talkgroup calls.
● Off – notifies you of all DC and Talkgroup calls.
● On – ignores all DC and Talkgroup calls.
䡲 Group – sets filtering options for Group Connect
calls.
● Off – notifies you of all Group Connect calls.
● On – ignores all Group Connect calls.
䡲 Alerts – sets filtering options for Call Alerts.
● Off – notifies you of all Call Alerts.
● On – ignores all Call Alerts.
䡲 Notifications – sets filtering options for message
notifications.
● Off – notifies you of all messages.
● Voice Messages – ignores all voice messages.
● Text Messages – ignores text messages.
● All – ignores all messages.
Note: The message notification screen still appears when you
receive a message you have set not to sound a tone or
vibrate.

3. Press Done (right softkey).
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6. Settings

5. To record a voice name for the shortcut, select
Voice (optional). Follow the prompts to say and
repeat the name. Speak clearly into the
microphone.

Shortcuts
Your phone offers you the option of assigning shortcuts
to favorite or often-used functions. Pressing the / key
in standby mode followed by the assigned shortcut key
will launch your personally designated shortcuts.

6. Press Done (left softkey).
7. If the number key you select is already assigned to
a shortcut, a prompt appears asking to replace the
existing shortcut.
䡲 Press Yes (left softkey) to replace the existing
shortcut.
䡲 Press No (right softkey) to keep the existing
shortcut and assign another number key.

Creating a Shortcut
Note: When you receive your phone, all number keys may
already be assigned to shortcuts. If this is the case, you
can create new shortcuts by deleting or replacing
existing shortcuts.

1. Go to a menu item.
For example, to create a shortcut to the screen for
creating a new Contacts entry: Press / >
Contacts and then highlight [New Contact].

Using a Shortcut
To access a shortcut using the shortcut number:

1. From standby mode, press /.
2. On your keypad, press the number assigned to the
shortcut.

2. Press and hold / until a confirmation screen
appears.

3. Press r or press Yes (left softkey).

To view a list of your shortcuts:
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Press / > Settings > Personalize > Shortcuts.

4. Press a number key for the shortcut and press r.
6. Settings

Settings

Phone Setup Options

Editing a Shortcut

Deleting Shortcuts

To change the order of shortcuts:

To delete a shortcut:

1. Press / > Settings > Personalize > Shortcuts.

2. With any shortcut highlighted, press / > Reorder.

2. Highlight a shortcut and press / > Delete.

3. Highlight the shortcut you are moving and press
Grab (left softkey).

4. Scroll to a new location and press Insert (left
softkey).

5. Repeat step 2 through step 4 for all the items you
are moving.

6. Press Done (right softkey).
To change the number or voice name assigned to a
shortcut:

1. Press / > Settings > Personalize > Shortcuts.
2. Highlight any shortcut and press Edit (left softkey).
3. With Key or Voice highlighted, press r to change
assignments.

4. Press Done (left softkey).

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3. Press r or press Yes (left softkey) to confirm.
To delete all shortcuts:

1. Press / > Settings > Personalize > Shortcuts.
2. With any shortcut highlighted, press / >
Delete All.

3. Press r or press Yes (left softkey) to confirm.

Personalize

Carousel is an iconic list of application shortcuts
displayed horizontally at the bottom of the display in
standby mode that allows you to access a total of nine
applications.

In addition to Shortcuts, the Personalize menu gives
you other options to access menu items easily.

To scroll through the list of icons, press the navigation
key right or left to highlight an icon, and press r to
select the icon.

Configuring Auto Hide Settings
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Press / > Settings > Personalize > Carousel >
Auto Hide.
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Select from Always On, 2 sec, 4 sec, or 8 sec.

Note: Carousel will not time out if Always On is selected.

Assigning Carousel Applications

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Press / > Settings > Personalize, select an option,
and set your preferences.
䡲 Reorder Menu to change the main menu order.
䡲 Up Key, Down Key, Left Softkey, Right Softkey, to
set one-touch menu access from the standby
screen.
䡲 Power Up to set the menu item displayed when
you power on your phone. (Default Ready starts in
standby mode.)

Call Answer Mode
Select how to answer incoming calls on your phone.

1. Press / > Settings > Personalize > Carousel.

1. Press / > Settings > Phone Calls.

2. Assign applications to Left 1, Left 2, Left 3, Left 4,

2. Highlight an option and press r.

Center, Right 1, Right 2, Right 3, and Right 4.

3. Press r to assign the applications.

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Any Key Ans: Select On to allow you to answer an
incoming call by pressing any key.

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6. Settings

Settings

Carousel

Select Off to require you to press ` to answer all
incoming calls.
䡲 Auto Ans to set your phone to automatically
answer an incoming call after a specified number
of rings when connected to a headset or
hands-free car kit.
● Off to disable Auto-Answer.
● 1 Ring, 2 Rings, 3 Rings or 4 Rings to answer
calls automatically when the phone is
connected to a hands-free car kit or a headset
(sold separately). In Auto-Answer mode, your
phone will answer calls even if you are not
present.
䡲 Flip Activation to set your phone to answer calls by
opening the phone (Flip To Ans) and end calls by
closing the phone (Flip To End).

Display Language
You can choose to display your phone’s onscreen
menus in several languages.

1. Press / > Settings > Display/Info > Language.
2. Highlight English, Español, Português, Français or
Automatic and press r.

6. Settings

Setting Prepend Dialing
The Prepend feature lets you set a prefix to be added to
the beginning of all dialed numbers, such as a country
code for international calls.

1. Press / > Settings > Phone Calls > Prepend.
2. Select Prepend > On.
3. Enter a prefix in the Number field (such as +1 for
international calls) and then press r.
To deactivate this feature, select Off during step 2
above.

䡲

Note: This setting does not apply to 911 or Sprint 411.

Resetting Your Phone
Resetting Phone Settings
Resetting phone settings restores all the factory
defaults, including the ringer types and display settings.
The Recent Calls, Scheduler, and all text messages will
be erased. Contacts are not affected.

Reset Settings.

2. Enter your phone’s six-digit security code and
press Ok (left softkey). (A disclaimer is displayed.)
Note: Your security code is a six-digit number used for
resetting your phone. Please contact Nextel Customer
Service if you do not know your security code.

3. Read the prompt and press Yes (left softkey) to
complete the reset. (Press No [right softkey] to
cancel.)

Resetting All
Selecting Reset All resets phone settings and clears all
phone data, including Contacts, History, Scheduler, and
Messaging.

1. Press / > Settings > Advanced > Reset Defaults >
Reset All.

2. Enter your security code and press Ok (left
softkey).

3. Read the prompt and press Yes (left softkey) to
complete the reset. (Press No [right softkey] to
cancel.)

GPS Privacy Options
Your phone’s GPS privacy options control whether Java
applications or other software applications on your
phone may view the location of your phone. You may
set your phone to one of these GPS privacy options.
Note: Privacy options do not apply to the transmission of
location information during emergency 911 calls.

Settings

1. Press / > Settings > Advanced > Reset Defaults >

To set your GPS privacy options:

1. Press / > Tools > GPS > Privacy.
2. If your GPS PIN security feature is enabled, enter
your GPS PIN. (See “Setting the GPS PIN Security
Feature” on page 88. for more information.)

3. Select a privacy option:
Restricted — No Java or similar software
applications may view the location of your phone.
However, location information may still be
available to the phone’s owner, fleet manager, or
account administrator.
䡲 Unrestricted — All applications may view the
location of your phone, without notifying you.
䡲

6. Settings

䡲

By Permission — When an application attempts to

view the location of your phone, you will be
prompted to give permission. However, location
information may still be available to the phone’s
owner, fleet manager, or account administrator.

Setting the GPS PIN Security Feature
To prevent your GPS privacy settings from being
altered without your knowledge, your GPS privacy
option can be protected by a PIN.
When you receive your phone, the GPS security feature
is turned off, so you do not have to enter a GPS PIN to
access your GPS privacy options. If you turn this
feature on, you will be required to enter a GPS PIN to
access your GPS privacy options.

To change your GPS PIN:

1. Press / > Settings > Security >
Change Passwords > GPS PIN.

2. Enter the current GPS PIN and press Ok (left
softkey).

3. Enter the new GPS PIN and press Ok (left softkey).
4. Reenter the new GPS PIN to confirm and then
press Ok (left softkey).

Java Applications & GPS Security

3. Enter the current GPS PIN.

Some Java applications can make use of your phone’s
GPS feature to determine the approximate
geographical location of your phone. (See “GPS
Enabled” on page 114 for more information on the GPS
feature.) However, for privacy reasons, you may not
always want Java applications to access the location of
your phone. Your phone protects your privacy by giving
you the option to block all or some Java applications
from accessing the location of your phone.

Tip: The default GPS PIN is 0000.

Setting Privacy for All Java Applications

4. Press Ok (left softkey).

See “GPS Privacy Options” on page 87 for instructions
on setting the privacy options for your java applications.

To turn the GPS Enabled security feature on or off:

1. Press / > Settings > Security > GPS PIN.
2. Select On or Off.

6. Settings

3. Press / > Permissions.
4. Select privacy options for this application (you may
set them for each of the menus available under
Permissions):
䡲 Always — The application always has permission
to access the phone’s location without notification.
䡲 Ask — When the application requests access to
the phone’s location, you are prompted to grant
or deny permission (see “Granting or Denying
Permission” on page 89).
䡲 Never — Requests for location are denied without
notification.

Granting or Denying Permission
When a java application requests access to the
location of your phone, a screen appears informing
you.
To grant or deny a request:

1. Press Grant (left softkey) or Deny (right softkey) to
grant or deny a request.

2. Select Always to always take this action for the
application, For this session to keep this action
without notification until the phone is powered off,
or Only Once to take this action for this instance
only (you will be prompted again for subsequent
requests).

Setting Privacy for Each Java Application
1. Press / > Games and Apps.
2. Highlight an application or suite of applications.
Tip: If the application has requested access to the location of
your phone, this icon f appears when you highlight the
application.

PTT Options Menu
The PTT Options menu controls how your phone
handles Direct Connect calls, Group Connect calls, and
Talkgroup calls.
To access the PTT Options menu:
䊳

Press / > Push To Talk > PTT Options.
Tkgrp Silent — controls whether you hear your
Talkgroup calls.

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6. Settings

Settings

These options control the privacy of all Java
applications on your phone.

䡲

Tkgrp Area — lets you define your Talkgroup area.

䡲

One Touch DC — sets One Touch Direct Connect.

Alert Type — controls how your phone notifies you
when you receive Direct Connect calls, Group
Connect calls and Talkgroup calls.
䡲 On/Off Settings — sets your phone’s ability to send
and receive pictures in Direct Connect calls. See
“Starting a Call by Sending a Picture” on
page 36.
䡲 Store Received Info — lets you specify a prefix,
such as a country code for international calls, to
be automatically added to phone numbers you
receive in My Info from other phones, when you
store the My Info to Contacts. Select Prefix to enter
the prefix to be added. Set Add Prefix to Ask Me to
set your phone to display a prompt asking you
whether to add the prefix as you save My Info
from other phones to Contacts.
䡲 PTT Backlight — controls whether or not the
backlight displays when using Direct Connect.
䡲

Security Settings
SIM Card Security
Important: Except for making emergency calls, your phone
does not function without the SIM card.

SIM Card’s PIN
You can protect access to your phone by using the SIM
card’s PIN (Personal Identification Number). When you
enable SIM PIN, you must enter the PIN each time you
power up the phone. You can change or disable the
SIM PIN.
Turning SIM PIN On and Off

1. Press / > Settings > Security > SIM PIN.
2. Select On or Off.
3. Enter the current SIM PIN.
Important: The default SIM PIN is 0000. Change your PIN to
prevent fraudulent use of the SIM Card.

4. Press Ok (left softkey).

6. Settings

1. Press and hold @ to turn on your phone.
2. When the SIM PIN screen appears, enter your
SIM PIN and press Ok (left softkey).
Important: If you enter your PIN incorrectly three times, your
SIM card is blocked. See “Unblocking the PIN”
on page 91.

Changing the PIN

Code (PUK). Follow their instructions for unblocking
your SIM PIN.
Important: If you unsuccessfully enter the PUK code ten
times, your SIM card is permanently blocked and
must be replaced. If this happens, you get a
message to contact Nextel Customer Service.
Except for making emergency calls, your phone
does not function with a blocked SIM card.

Settings

Entering the PIN

Your Phone’s Lock Feature

Note: SIM PIN must be turned on in order to access this
feature.

1. Press / > Settings > Security >
Change Passwords > SIM PIN.

2. Enter the current SIM PIN and press Ok (left
softkey).

3. Enter the new SIM PIN and press Ok (left softkey).
4. Reenter the new SIM PIN to confirm and then
press Ok (left softkey).
Unblocking the PIN

If you enter your PIN incorrectly three times, your SIM
card is blocked. To unblock your SIM card, you must
contact Nextel Customer Service to get a PIN Unblock

Locking Your Phone
When your phone is locked, you can only make calls to
911. To lock and unlock your phone, you must enter
your phone’s four-digit lock code. If you do not know
your phone’s lock code, try 0000; if this does not work
contact Nextel Customer Service for assistance.

1. Press / > Settings > Security.
2. Select Phone Lock > Lock Now, enter the unlock
code, and press Ok (left softkey). (To set your
phone to lock the next time it is turned on, select
Auto Lock.)

6. Settings

Unlocking Your Phone
䊳

At the “Enter Unlock Code” prompt, enter your
unlock code and press Ok (left softkey).

Changing the Lock Code
1. Press / > Settings > Security >
Change Passwords.

2. Select Unlock Code then enter your current unlock
code and press Ok (left softkey).

3. Enter and reenter your new lock code, pressing
Ok (left softkey) after each.

Calling in Lock Mode
You can place calls to 911 when in lock mode.
䊳

To call an emergency number, dial 911 and
press `.

6. Settings

Locking Your Keypad
When your phone is closed and in standby mode, your
keypad locks to prevent accidental key presses.
䊳

To lock your keypad, press /*.

Unlocking Your Keypad
䊳

To unlock your keypad, press /*.

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About Recent Calls (page 93)

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Viewing Recent Calls (page 95)

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Recent Calls Options (page 95)

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Saving Items From Recent Calls (page 96)

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Deleting Items From Recent Calls (page 96)

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Prepending a Number From Recent Calls (page 97)

About Recent Calls
The Recent Calls list displays the last 20 numbers (or
Contacts entries) for calls you placed, accepted, or
missed, and for Call Alerts you have received. It also
displays My Info and contact information sent to you
from other phones. It is continually updated as new
numbers are added to the beginning of the list and the
oldest entries are removed from the bottom of the list.

When you select a call to view its details, you see
information such as the name associated with the call,
the number, date, time, and duration of the call.
Note: The Recent Calls list records only calls that occur while
the phone is turned on. If a call is received while your
phone is turned off, it will not be included in the phone’s
Recent Calls list.
If you return a call from the voicemail menu, it will not be
included in your phone’s Recent Calls list.

Calls and Call Alerts
If the number of a recent call is stored in Contacts, the
following information appears:
䢇 The name assigned to the number.
䢇 The Contacts type icon associated with the number.
If the item contains more than one number or
address stored, <> surrounds the Contacts type icon.
The Direct Connect number Contacts type icon
appears when you receive a Direct Connect call or Call
Alert, even if the number is not stored in Contacts.

7. Recent Calls

Recent Calls

7. Recent Calls

Duplicate calls (same number and type of call) may
only appear once on the list.

Call Alerts you have received appear as Direct Connect
calls. Like all items in the Recent Calls list, they remain
listed until you delete them or until they reach the end
of the list.
For phone calls, an additional icon appears giving
information about the call.

A call you made.

A call you received.

A missed call. Missed calls appear on the Recent
Calls list only if you have Caller ID.

When you select a call to view its details, you see
information such as the name associated with the call,
the number, date, time, and duration of the call.

My Info From Other Phones
The Recent Calls list displays My Info sent from other
phones. See “Sending My Info and Contact
Information” on page 37.
This icon 3 appears with My Info sent from other
phones, along with the Direct Connect number of the
person who sent the information.

7. Recent Calls

When you select My Info from other phones to view its
details, you see all the information sent.
If you receive My Info from the same phone more than
once, only the most recently sent version appears in
the Recent Calls list.

Contact Information From Other Phones
The Recent Calls list displays contact information sent
from other phones. This information comes from the
other phone’s Contacts list or Recent Calls list. See
“Sending My Info and Contact Information” on
page 37.
This icon 2 appears with contact information on the
Recent Calls list.
Contact information in the Recent Calls list displays:
䢇 The name contained in the contact information.
䢇 The Contacts type icon associated with the number
or address contained in the contact information. If the
item contains more than one number or address
stored, <> surrounds the Contacts type icon.
The name or Direct Connect number of the person
who sent the contact information appears as a

When you select contact information to view its details,
you see the name or Direct Connect number of the
person who sent the information and all the information
in the item.
If you receive contact information with the same name
from the same phone more than once, only the most
recently sent version appears in the Recent Calls list.

Viewing Recent Calls
To view the Recent Calls list:

1. Press ` or / > Recent Calls.
2. Scroll through the list.
To view the details of an item on the list:
䊳

From the Recent Calls list, highlight an entry and
press r.

Recent Calls Options
Highlight a Recent Calls entry and press r to display
the date and time of the call, the phone number (if
available), and the caller’s name (if the number is
already in your Contacts). Press / to display the
following options:
䢇 Use Push To... to select Send My Info or Send Contact
(Direct Connect or Calls Alerts only).
䢇 Send Contact to send the contact information to
another Direct Connect user.
䢇 Delete to delete the entry.
䢇 Delete All to delete all recent calls entries.
䢇 Add Prepend to prepend a number to the contact
number. See “Prepending a Number From Recent
Calls” on page 97.
䢇 Recent Calls View to select between List View or
Picture View.
䢇 Call Alert Queue to view the call alert list.
䢇 Call Setup to configure the call.
䢇 Call New Group to create a Group and place a Group
Connect call (Direct Connect or Call Alerts only).

7. Recent Calls

Recent Calls

separate item on the Recent Calls list, above the
information sent. If one person sends you more than
one item of contact information, all the items appear
below the person’s name or Direct Connect number.

Tip: Press Create (left softkey) to begin a message to the
highlighted entry.
You can also view the next Recent Calls entry by pressing
the navigation key right or view the previous entry by
pressing the navigation key left.

Saving Items From Recent Calls
1. From Recent Calls, highlight or select an item.
2. Press Save (left softkey).
– or –
If Save is not one of your options, press / and
then select Save or Update Contacts.
Tip: If the item you are storing is a call, Save does not appear
if the number is already stored in Contacts.

3. Select [New Contact] to store the number in a new
Contacts entry, or select an entry to store the
number to an existing entry.
Note: Storing My Info or contact information from another
phone to a Contacts entry that has a name assigned to
it does not change the name of the Contacts entry.

7. Recent Calls

4. If the item is a call, you must assign a Contacts
type to the number:
With the Contacts type field highlighted, scroll left
or right to display a Contacts type.

5. To add more information to the entry (optional),
follow the applicable instructions in “Creating
Contacts Entries” on page 99.

6. Press Save (left softkey).

Deleting Items From Recent Calls
To delete an item from the Recent Calls list:

1. From Recent Calls, highlight or select an item.
2. Press / > Delete.
3. Press r or press Yes (left softkey) to confirm.
To delete all items on the Recent calls list:

1. Press / > Recent Calls.
2. Press / > Delete All.
3. Press Yes (left softkey) to confirm. Press No (right
softkey) to cancel.

Prepending a Number From Recent
Calls
If you need to make a call from the Recent Calls List
and you are outside your local area code, you can add
the appropriate prefix by prepending the number.

1. Highlight or select a Recent Calls entry and press
/ > Add Prepend.

Recent Calls

2. Enter the prefix and press ` to call the number.

7. Recent Calls

About Contacts

8. Contacts
⽧

About Contacts (page 98)

⽧

Creating Contacts Entries (page 99)

⽧

Viewing Contacts (page 101)

⽧

Adding a Number to an Entry (page 102)

⽧

Editing Entries (page 102)

⽧

Deleting Entries (page 103)

⽧

Assigning Speed Dial Numbers (page 103)

⽧

Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry (page 104)

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Assigning a Picture to an Entry (page 104)

8. Contacts

Contacts stores up to 1200 numbers or addresses.
Each Contacts entry can store several numbers or
addresses.
Information stored in Contacts is saved on your
SIM card.
A Contacts entry contains:
䢇 A name — A name is required if you are storing more
than one number or address to the entry; otherwise,
it is optional. Typically, this is the name of the person
whose contact information is stored in the entry.
䢇 A ring tone — You can assign a ring tone to each
entry. This is the sound your phone makes when you
receive phone calls or call alerts from any of the
numbers stored in the entry.
䢇 A Contacts type — Each number or address stored
must be assigned a Contacts type. (See “Types of
Contacts” on page 99.)

Creating Contacts Entries

Each number or address stored must be assigned a
Contacts type:

Mobile

phone number

Direct Connect number

Work1

phone number

Work2

phone number

Home

phone number

email address

Fax

phone number

Pager

phone number

Talkgroup

Talkgroup number

Group

IP address

Other

phone number

Each Contacts entry can store up to 10 numbers or
addresses, and an entry’s name can contain 20
characters.
Tip: ICE – In Case of Emergency
To make it easier for emergency personnel to identify
important contacts, you can list your local emergency
contacts under “ICE” in your phone’s Contacts list. For
example, if your mother is your primary emergency
contact, list her as “ICE–Mom” in your Contacts list. To list
more than one emergency contact, use “ICE1–___,”
“ICE2–___,” etc.

A number or address and a Contacts type are required
for all Contacts entries. Other information is optional.
You may enter the information in any order by scrolling
through the entry details.
After you have entered the number or address,
Contacts type, and any other optional information,
press Save (left softkey) to save the entry to Contacts.
To cancel a Contacts entry at any time press Cancel
(right softkey) and then press Yes (left softkey) to return
to the Contacts list or press @ to return to standby
mode.

8. Contacts

Contacts

Types of Contacts

To create a Contacts entry:

1. Press / > Contacts > [New Contact].
2. To assign a name to the entry:
䡲

Select Name. Enter the name and press r.

3. To assign a ring tone or picture to the name
(optional):
Select [Ring Tone/Pict], select a ring tone or
picture, and then press Back (right softkey).

䡲

4. To assign a Contacts type to the number or
address being stored:
Highlight the Contacts type field.
䡲 Scroll left or right to select a Contacts type
(Mobile, DC, Work1, Work2, Home, Email, Fax,
Pager, Talkgroup, Group, IP or Other).
䡲

5. To store a number or address:
Select the # field (or ID for an email address, or IP
for an IP address).
䡲 Enter the number or address. For phone
numbers, use the ten-digit format. For Direct
Connect numbers, be sure to include the
asterisks (*).
䡲

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For email addresses, see “Entering Text” on
page 17.
䡲 When you are finished, press r.
䡲

6. To assign more options to the number, including
Speed # and Voice Name, select [Options] and
proceed to steps 7-9. Otherwise, skip to step 10.

7. The default Speed Dial number assigned to a
phone number is displayed in the Speed # field.
This is always the next available Speed Dial
location. To assign the phone number to a different
Speed Dial location:
䡲 With the Speed # field highlighted, press r.
䡲 Press Delete (right softkey) to delete the current
Speed Dial number.
䡲 Enter the new Speed Dial number and press r.

8. To create a voice name for a number, select Voice
Name. Follow the prompts to record a name.
Speak clearly into the microphone.

9. When you are finished, press Back (right softkey).
10. To add more numbers or addresses to the entry:
䡲

Scroll past the information you already entered.

Enter the additional information for the entry using
steps 2–9. You must assign a name to the entry, if
you have not already.

11. Press Save (left softkey).

Creating Pauses and Waits
When storing a number, you can program your phone
to pause or wait between digits while dialing. A pause
makes your phone pause for three seconds before
dialing further. A wait makes your phone wait for your
response before dialing further.
This feature is useful when using voicemail or other
automated phone systems that require you to dial a
phone number and then enter an access number.
For details on using pauses and waits, see “Phone
Numbers With Pauses” on page 27.

Storing Numbers Faster
To store numbers to Contacts from standby mode:

1. Enter a phone number or Direct Connect number.
2. Press / > Store Number.

3. Select [New Contact] to store the number to a new
entry, or select an entry to store it to an existing
entry.

4. With the Contacts type field highlighted, scroll left
or right to select a Contacts type.

5. To add more information to the entry, follow the
applicable instructions in “Creating Contacts
Entries” on page 99.

6. Press Save (left softkey).

Viewing Contacts
1. Press / > Contacts and then either highlight an
entry, enter the first letter of a name, or press
Search (left softkey), and enter a name. (Your

phone finds the name you entered or the nearest
match.)

2. If an entry has more than one number or address
stored, <> surrounds the Contacts type icon. Scroll
left or right to view the icon for each number stored
in the entry.

Contacts

䡲

3. Press r to display the entry, and then scroll up or
down to view all information stored for the entry.

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Tip: To display the next or previous entry, scroll right or left.

Filtering Contacts Entries
You can set Contacts to display only entries containing
Direct Connect numbers, Groups, and Talkgroups.
䊳

Press / > Contacts > / > Filter > Show DC.
Select Show All to display all Contacts entries.

Finding Speed Dial Numbers
䊳

Press / > Contacts, select an entry and select a
phone number. The speed dial number is listed
directly under the contact phone number.

Adding a Number to an Entry
1. Display a Contacts entry. (See “Viewing Contacts”
on page 101.)

2. Press Edit (left softkey) or / > Edit.
3. Highlight the number type field above an open
number and press the navigation key right or left to
select a number type.

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4. Scroll down to the open field, enter the new
number or address and press r.

5. Press Save (left softkey) to save the new number.
– or –
To assign a speed dial number or Voice Name,
select [Options] > Speed # or Voice Name.
Complete the process, press Back (right softkey)
and then press Save (left softkey) to save the entry.

Editing Entries
1. Press / > Contacts and highlight an entry.
2. Press Edit (left softkey) or / > Edit.
3. Follow the applicable instructions in “Creating
Contacts Entries” on page 99 to edit the entry.
Tip: When editing or adding to entries, make sure to press
Save (left softkey) to save the changes (you may have to
press Back to display the Save option). If you press @
before pressing Save, your changes will be discarded.

1. Press / > Contacts and highlight an entry.
2. Press / > Delete Contact.
3. Press r or press Yes (left softkey) to confirm.

Deleting a Number or Address
1. Press / > Contacts and highlight an entry.
2. Scroll left or right to display the Contacts type to
delete.

3. Press / > Delete Number.
4. Press r or Yes (left softkey) to confirm.
Note: If an entry contains only one number or address,
deleting the number or address deletes the entry.

Assigning Speed Dial Numbers

You can assign speed dial numbers when you add a
new Contacts entry, when you add a new phone
number to an existing entry, or when you edit an
existing number.
To assign a speed dial number to a new phone number:

1. Add a phone number to a new or to an existing
Contacts entry. (See “Creating Contacts Entries” on
page 99 or “Adding a Number to an Entry” on
page 102.)

2. Highlight [Options], press r, and then select
Speed #.

3. Enter an available speed dial number and
press r.

4. Press Back (right softkey) and then press Save (left
softkey) to save the entry.
To assign a speed dial number to an existing phone
number:

Contacts

Deleting Entries

1. Press / > Contacts and then highlight an entry.
Your phone can store up to 1200 phone numbers in
speed dial locations. (For details on how to make calls
using speed dial numbers, see “Speed Dialing” on
page 28.)

2. Press Edit (left softkey) or / > Edit.
3. Select [Options] below the number, and then select
Speed #.

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4. Enter an available speed dial number and
press r.

5. Press Back (right softkey) and then press Save (left
softkey) to save the changes.
Note: If you attempt to assign an already in-use speed dial
location to a new phone number, a message will
appear asking if you wish to overwrite the existing
speed dial assignment. Press Yes (left softkey) to assign
the location to the new phone number and delete the
previous speed dial assignment.

Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry
Assign a ringer type to a Contacts entry so you can
identify the caller by the ringer type. (See “Ring Tones”
on page 70.)

1. Press / > Contacts and then highlight an entry.
2. Press Edit (left softkey) or / > Edit.
3. Select [Ring Tone/Pict ] > Ringer.
4. Scroll through available ringers. (When you
highlight a ringer type, a sample ringer will sound.)

5. Press r to select a ringer.
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6. Press Back (right softkey) and then press Save
(left softkey)to save the assigned ringer.

Assigning a Picture to an Entry
Assign a picture to display when you receive a call
from an entry.

1. Press / > Contacts and then highlight an entry.
2. Press Edit (left softkey) or / > Edit.
3. Select [Ring Tone/Pict ] > Picture.
4. Scroll through available pictures and press r to
select one. (Scroll left or right to browse pictures in
the phone’s memory or on the memory card.)

5. Press Back (right softkey) and then press Save
(left softkey).

9. Tools
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Datebook (page 105)

⽧

My Info (page 110)

⽧

Java Applications (page 111)

⽧

Digital Rights Management (DRM) (page 113)

⽧

GPS Enabled (page 114)

⽧

Memo Feature (page 119)

⽧

Voice Records (page 120)

⽧

Call Timers (page 121)

Datebook
Datebook stores up to 250 events. You can store events
over a thirteen month period — twelve months after and
one month before the current date.
A Datebook event contains:

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A subject — A name or number you assign to the
event.
A location — The location of the event. This can also
be a phone number, Direct Connect number, or
Talkgroup.
A start time — The start time for the event. Default is
the beginning of the day.
A duration — The length of time the event lasts.
A date — The date for the event. Default is the day
highlighted when the event is created.
A repeat — For recurring events.
A reminder — A scheduled alert for events that
include a start time.
A ring tone for the reminder.
A profile that your phone uses during the event.
A Java application that starts when the event starts.

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Only subject and date are required to save an event.

Viewing Datebook
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Press / > Tools > Datebook.

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You can view Datebook by the day, by the week, or by
the month. You can also view the details of any event.
䢇 In day view, brief information about each event for
that day appears.
䢇 In week view, events appear as markers
corresponding to their times.
䢇 In month view, days with events are marked.
To view an event:

1. Select the day the event occurs.
2. Select the event.

To see more in day view:
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Scroll up and down using the navigation key.

To highlight a day in month view:
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Enter the date using the keypad.

To go to today’s date:
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While in Datebook, press / > Go To Today.

To go to any date in Datebook:

1. While in Datebook, press / > Go To Date.
2. Select a date.

To change the current view:
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While in Datebook, press / and select a view.

Note: Day view is the default setting.

Navigating Datebook
To scroll through Datebook:
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Scroll left and right using the navigation key.
– or –
In week view and month view, press * or #.

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Creating Events
Every Datebook event must have a subject and be
stored to a date. Other information is optional.
After you have entered the information, press Done (left
softkey) to store the event to Datebook.
To create a Datebook event:

1. While in datebook, press New (left softkey).
– or –
In day view, select [New Event].

and:
䡲 Enter the name or enter a phone number, Direct
Connect number, or Talkgroup number.
– or –
Press Browse (left softkey) to choose from
common event names.

3. To assign a location to the event (optional), select
Location and enter the location or enter a phone

number, Direct Connect number, or Talkgroup
number.

4. The start time automatically assigned to an event is
the beginning of the day. To change the start time
or assign no start time, select Start and then enter
a start time or press No Time (left softkey).

5. To assign a duration, select Duration and select a
duration from the list or select Custom and enter a
duration.

6. The date automatically assigned to an event is the
date that was highlighted or selected when you
began creating the event. To change the date of
the event, select Date and then enter a date.

7. To make the event a recurring event:
Select Repeat and then select a repeat cycle.
● If the event occurs more than once a week,
select Multiple Day, and select the days.
● Press Done (left softkey).
䡲 In the End field, select a date for the event to stop
recurring.
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2. To assign a subject to the event, select Subject

8. To create a reminder for this event, select Reminder
and then select a reminder time or select Custom
to enter a reminder time.
Note: If an event has no start time, you cannot create a
reminder for it.

9. To set the ring tone for a reminder, select Ring Tone
and then select a ring tone.

10. To assign a profile for your phone to use during
the event, select Profile and then select a profile.
(Your phone switches to this profile when the event
starts and switches back to the previous profile
when the event ends.)

11. To assign a Java application to start when the
event starts, select App and then select an
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event, your phone prompts you to start the Java
application when you get the reminder.)

12. Once you have entered all relevant information and
settings, press Done (left softkey).
To cancel without saving:
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Press Cancel (right softkey).

5. To change more information, follow the applicable
instructions in “Creating Events” on page 106 to
edit the event.

6. Press Done (left softkey) to store the event.

Deleting Events
1. Select the day the event occurs.

Editing Events

2. Select the event and press / > Delete.

To change the details of an event:

3. If the event is not a recurring event, press r or

1. Select the day the event occurs.
2. Select the event and press Edit (left softkey).
3. Follow the applicable instructions in “Creating
Events” on page 106 to edit the event.
To copy an event to another date:

1. Select the day the event occurs.
2. Select the event and press / > Copy.
3. Press Yes (left softkey) to confirm.
4. Enter a date and press r.

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press Yes (left softkey) to confirm.
– or –
If the event is a recurring event, select This Event
Only to delete only the event selected in step 2, or
select Repeat Events to delete all occurrences of
the event.

Receiving Reminders
If you created a reminder for a Datebook event, when
the reminder time occurs, your phone notifies you with
text on the display and a reminder tone.

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Press View (left softkey).

To dismiss the reminder:
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Press Dismiss (right softkey).

For Events With Java Applications
If you assigned a Java application to start when the
event starts, you can start the application when you get
the reminder.
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Press / > Launch.

Making Calls From Datebook and
Datebook Reminders
If you stored a phone number, Direct Connect number,
or Talkgroup number in the Subject or Location field of
a Datebook event, you can call or send a Call Alert to
that number from Datebook or from the reminder.

Making Calls From Datebook
To make a phone call:
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To view more details about the event:

1. Highlight or select an event containing a phone
number.

2. Press ` or press / > Call # in Event.
To make a Direct Connect call or Talkgroup call:

1. Highlight or select an event containing a Direct
Connect or Talk Group number.

2. Press the DC button. (If you did not include a #
before a Talkgroup, press / > Talkgroup, and
then press the DC button.)
To send a Call Alert:

1. Highlight or select an event containing a Direct
Connect number.

2. Press / > Alert # in Event, and then press the DC
button.

If you store the same type of number (phone number
or DC/Talkgroup number) in both fields, the number in
Subject takes precedence.

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Making Calls From Datebook Reminders
To call a number:
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Press ` or press / and then select Call # in
Event.

To make Direct Connect calls or Talkgroup calls:
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Press the DC button.

To send a Call Alert:
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Press / > Alert # in Event, and then press the DC
button.

Customizing Datebook Setup

Press / > Tools > My Info.
Information displayed includes My Name (optional,
you may enter it yourself), Mobile, Direct Connect,
Work1, Work2, Home, Email, Fax, Pager, Talkgroup,
IP or Other.

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Note: If you request equipment-related transactions on your
account, Nextel Customer Service may require you to
provide specific information about your phone. Press
/ while in My Info to display a submenu that includes
your phone's service status, unit information, and
phone identification numbers including IMEI, SIM ID,
and Serial Number (SN).

Adding a Name to My Info

1. Select / > Tools > Datebook > / > Setup.

1. Press / > Tools > My Info.

2. Select an option and adjust the values.

2. Press Edit (left softkey) > Name.

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Options include Start View, Daily Begin, Delete
After, Time Shift, Alert Timeout and Clock.

My Info
My Info lets you view your phone number, Direct

Connect number, and other phone information.

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3. Enter a name and press r.
You can also edit the information in Other, Work1,
Work2, Home, Email, Fax, or Pager.

Java Applications

To suspend an application:

Installing Applications

To view your suspended applications:

1. Press / > Games and Apps.
2. Select an application or suite of applications.
Messages appear as the application installs.

3. Press Done (left softkey).

Running Applications

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Press @.
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Press / > Games and Apps > Suspended Apps.

You can have up to three applications running at one
time — one running in the foreground and two in the
background.

Resuming Applications

1. Press / > Games and Apps.

You can resume a suspended application at any time.
This brings it to the foreground.

2. Select an application or suite of applications. If you

To resume a suspended application:

have selected a suite of applications, select an
application.
Tip: If you do not hear the sounds associated with the Java
application, select Settings > Volume and check the
volumes of Speaker and Earpiece.

Suspending Applications
When you suspend an application, it does not stop
running. It goes to the background so that you can run
another application in the foreground.

1. Press / > Games and Apps > Suspended Apps.
2. Select an application to resume.

Ending Applications
To end an application:
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Press the appropriate softkey to end or exit the
application or press / > End.

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To end an application from the Suspended Apps Screen:

1. Press Games and Apps > Suspended Apps.
2. Highlight an application and press End (left
softkey).
To end all applications:

1. Press / > Games and Apps > Suspended Apps >
/ > End All.

2. Press r or press Yes (left softkey) to confirm.
3. To end all applications without letting them exit,
press EndNow (left softkey) and then press Finish
(right softkey).

Downloading Applications
To run more Java applications, you can download
them into your phone.
To access a catalog of items available for purchase and
download:
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Press / > Games and Apps > Buy Games&Apps.

You can also go to www.nextel.com and sign on to your
account to find a wide selection of available Java
applications and downloading instructions.

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Deleting Applications
To delete an application:

1. Press / > Games and Apps.
2. Highlight an application and press / > Deinstall.
3. Press r or Yes (left softkey) to confirm.
4. When your phone has finished deleting the
application, press Done (left softkey).
To delete all Java applications:

1. Press / > Games and Apps.
2. Highlight Java System and press / > Delete All.
(You may need to press More [left softkey] to
display Java System.)

3. Press r or press Yes (left softkey) to confirm.

Reorder Java Applications
You can change the order of the Java applications in
the Games and Apps menu.

1. Press / > Games and Apps.
2. Highlight Java System and press /.

4. Scroll to the Java application you want to move
and press Grab (left softkey).

5. Scroll to the menu location where you want to
place the Java application and press Insert (left
softkey).

Digital Rights Management (DRM)
When you download multimedia content available
online, such as Java applications, these items may be
subject to DRM restrictions. DRM, or digital rights
management, is a system that defines how copyrighted
multimedia content can be distributed and used.
DRM limits items to time-based or count-based usage
settings. Time-based settings let you use the given item
for a specified interval. Count-based settings let you
use an item for a specified number of times after you
download it or for unlimited use.

Managing Items
Depending on how the third-party vendor has set rights
for the given DRM item, you may be unable to perform
some of the following tasks.

Viewing License Information
You can check a DRM item’s license to view the
following information:
䢇 For time-based items, either the date and time the
item expires, or the number of days left.
䢇 For count-based items, the number of credits (uses)
left or an unlimited use notice.
䢇 The name of the item’s vendor.
To view the license of a DRM item:

1. Go to the location that contains the item.
2. Highlight the item and press / > License Info.

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3. Select Reorder Apps Menu.

Renewing DRM Licenses
Note: Java application data is stored in your phone using the
same memory space used to store messages, voice
records, pictures, ring tones, and wallpaper images.
Deleting some of these other items frees memory for
Java applications.

1. Go to the location on your phone that contains the
item.

2. Highlight a DRM item and press Renew (left
softkey) or press / > Renew.

3. Select the link to the page where you purchased
the item and then follow the vendor’s instructions
for purchasing an additional license.

Deleting Items
If you delete a DRM item that you purchased from
Nextel from your phone, you will have to purchase it
again to download it.

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Note: You cannot delete items that are DRM locked.
Under certain conditions, third-party vendors will let you
download an item multiple times within a given time
frame, even if you deleted the item. Please contact the
third-party vendor of an item to learn more about the
vendor’s download regulations.

1. Highlight a DRM item and press / > Delete.
2. If prompted, press Yes (left softkey).

About Expired Items
Most items will continue to display on your phone until
you delete them. You can also choose to renew the
license for an expired item.

GPS Enabled
Your phone’s GPS Enabled feature uses information
from Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites orbiting
the Earth to determine the approximate geographical
location of your phone. The availability and accuracy of
this location information (and the amount of time that it

When you make a 911 emergency call, the GPS feature
of your phone can help emergency personnel locate
you if your phone has adequate access to GPS satellite
signals and your emergency response center is
equipped to process such information.
You can also use the GPS feature to view your
approximate location. Location information appears on
the phone’s display.
Java applications loaded on your phone can also
request your location. If your phone is connected to a
laptop computer or similar device, software running on
that device can request your location. To protect your
privacy, you can control whether these requests are
granted. See “GPS Privacy Options” on page 87.

IMPORTANT: Things to Keep in Mind
If you are using the GPS feature of your phone while
driving, please give full attention to driving and to the
road.
Where adequate signals from multiple satellites are not
available (usually because your GPS antenna cannot

establish a view of a wide area of open sky, such as in
underground locations, inside or between buildings, or
in dense tree cover), the GPS feature of your phone
WILL NOT WORK.
Walking or driving very slowly may also substantially
reduce GPS performance.

Making an Emergency Call
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Dial 911 and press ` to be connected to an
emergency response center. If you are on an active
call, you must end it before calling 911.

When you make an emergency 911 call, the GPS
feature of your phone begins to calculate your
approximate location. Even where your phone has
good access to sufficient GPS satellite signals and
network assist data, it may take 30 seconds or more to
determine the approximate location. This time will
increase where there is reduced access to satellite
signals. When your approximate location is
determined, it is made available to the appropriate
emergency response center.
In some cases, your local 911 emergency response
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takes to calculate it) will vary depending on the
environment in which you are using the GPS feature.

information. For this reason, and because the GPS
location information reported is only approximate or
may not be available in your location, always report
your location to the 911 operator you speak to when
making an emergency call, if able, just as you would
when using a phone without GPS capabilities.
Note: If you are concerned about whether your local 911
emergency response center is equipped to receive
GPS location information, contact your local authorities.

To calculate your location again:
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The Position screen displays the updated information.
To cancel a location calculation before it is completed:
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Viewing Your Approximate Location
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Press / > Tools > GPS > Position.

This displays the following information about the last
time your location was calculated:
䢇 The time (as Greenwich Mean Time) and date that
the location was last calculated.
䢇 The approximate location, expressed as latitude and
longitude.
䢇 The estimated accuracy of the calculated location.
䢇 The number of satellites used to calculate the
location. In general, more satellites make for better
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Press Refresh (left softkey).

It may take your phone several minutes to complete the
process of determining your location, during which the
phone displays “Scanning For Satellites.”

Press Cancel (right softkey) to return to the Position
screen or press @ to return to standby mode.

Each time approximate location of your phone is
calculated, the latest location information is stored in
your phone. You will see this information the next time
you view the Position screen.

Enhancing GPS Performance
Sometimes the GPS feature of your phone may be
unable to complete a location calculation successfully.
To improve accuracy and increase your chances of a
successful calculation, do the following while your
phone is determining your approximate location:

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Stay in the open. The GPS feature works best where
there is nothing between your phone and a large
amount of open sky. If possible, go outside, away
from tall buildings and foliage.
Hold your phone to enhance reception. Signals from
GPS satellites are transmitted to your GPS antenna,
which is in your phone antenna. Hold your phone
away from your body, giving the antenna clear
access to satellite signals. Do not cover the antenna
area with your fingers or anything else.
Stand still. If possible, stand still until your phone is
finished determining your location. Moving your
phone at a walking pace while your phone is
calculating your approximate location may
substantially decrease GPS performance.
In a car. When using the GPS Enabled feature in a
car, position your phone so that the GPS antenna
has good access to GPS signals through the car’s
windows. Typically, the GPS antenna has best access
to GPS signals in a car when placed near a window.
Note: Although moving your phone at a walking pace
decreases GPS performance, moving it at the speed of
a moving car does not.

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Stay in network coverage. The network will provide

your phone with information that helps determine
your location more quickly and accurately.
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Using GPS With Map Software
You can use the GPS feature of your phone to provide
approximate location data to a laptop computer or
similar device that is running interactive map software
such as that made by DeLorme or Microsoft. This way,
if your phone has good access to GPS signals, your
approximate position on a map can be made available
as you travel in a vehicle.
To do this, connect your phone to your laptop (or other
device) with a data cable and set your phone to
transmit data (see “To connect your phone to your
laptop or other device:” on page 118). Your phone then
provides your approximate location to the device
running the map software, which displays your location
on a map. Your phone provides an updated location
every second and the map software displays your
changing location on its map.
See “Enhancing GPS Performance” on page 116 for
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Note: Because your phone is continuously determining your
location, using the GPS feature of your phone with map
software uses the phone’s battery power quickly.

To connect your phone to your laptop or other device:

1. Pull open the connector cover.
2. With the phone’s display facing up, insert a
micro-USB data cable into the charger connector.

Make sure the COM port settings of your laptop or
other device are set to the following:
䢇 Bits per second: 4800
䢇 Data bits: 8
䢇 Parity: None
䢇 Stop bits: 1
䢇 Flow control: Hardware
To set your phone to send location information to your
laptop or other device:

1. Press / > Tools > GPS > Interface.
2. Set NMEA OUT to USB or Bluetooth.
Your phone is now sending location data to your
laptop or other device.
To stop sending location data to your laptop or other
device:
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3. Insert the data plug into the COM port of your
laptop or other device.
Make sure no other application is using the COM port
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Set NMEA OUT to Off.

Each time you power your phone on, NMEA OUT is
automatically set to Off.

Memo Feature

To make a call to the memo number:

To create a memo:

2. To make a phone call, press `. To make a Direct
Connect call, press the DC button.
To store the memo number to Contacts:

1. Press / > Tools > Memo.

2. Enter a number and press r.

2. Press / > Store to Contacts.

To view the memo later:
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Press / > Tools > Memo.

To delete the memo:

1. Press / > Tools > Memo.
2. Press and hold Delete (left softkey) and then
press r.
To edit the memo:

1. Press / > Tools > Memo.
2. Press and hold Delete (left softkey) to delete the
number.

3. To store the number as a new entry, select
[New Contact].

– or –
To store the number to an existing entry, select the
entry.

4. With the Contacts type field highlighted, scroll left
or right to display a Contacts type for the number.

5. To add more information to the entry, follow the
applicable instructions in “Creating Contacts
Entries” on page 99.

6. Press Save (left softkey).

3. Enter the new number and press r.

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1. Press / > Tools > Memo.
Memo lets you store a number, make a call to that
number, and save it to Contacts.

Voice Records
A voice record is a recording you make with your
phone and can play back. You can record notes to
yourself or phone calls.
Your phone can store up to 20 voice records.

Creating Voice Records
1. Press / > Multimedia > VoiceRecord >
[New VoiceRec].

2. Recite a message into the microphone.
3. When you are finished recording, press r.
To record a phone call:

1. Press / > Multimedia > VoiceRecord.
2. Highlight a voice record and press r.
3. To stop the voice record while it is playing,
press r.
Tip: To fast forward, scroll right. To rewind, scroll left. To pause
or resume, press any number key.

Labeling Voice Records
When you create a voice record, it is labeled with the
time and date it was recorded. You can rename it with
a custom label.

1. Press / > VoiceRecord.

1. While on an active call, press / > Record.

2. Highlight a record and press Label (left softkey).

2. When you are finished recording, press r.

3. Enter a label and press r.

Note: Recording of phone calls is subject to applicable laws
regarding privacy and recording of phone
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Managing Memory

To delete an unlocked voice record:

To view the amount of memory available for voice records:

1. Press / > Multimedia > VoiceRecord.

2. Highlight a record and press / > Delete.

2. With [New VoiceRec] highlighted, press Memory

3. Press r or Yes (left softkey) to confirm.
To delete all unlocked voice records:

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Deleting Voice Records

(left softkey).

Call Timers

1. Press / > Multimedia > VoiceRecord.
2. Highlight a record and press / > Delete All.
3. Press r or Yes (left softkey) to confirm.

Locking Voice Records
When you lock a voice record, it cannot be deleted
until you unlock it.

1. Press / > Multimedia > VoiceRecord.
2. Highlight a record and press / > Lock to lock it.
Press / > UnLock to unlock a message.
When a voice record is locked, this icon X appears
next to it.

Call timers measure the duration of your phone calls,
Direct Connect, or Group Connect calls, and the
number of kilobytes sent and received by your phone:
䢇 Last Call — displays the duration of your most recent
phone call.
䢇 Phone Reset — keeps a running total of your phone
call minutes, until you reset it.
䢇 Phone Lifetime — displays the total minutes of all your
phone calls.
䢇 DC/GC Reset — keeps a running total of all of your
Direct Connect and Group Connect call minutes,
until you reset it
䢇 DC/GC Lifetime — displays the total minutes of all
your Direct Connect and Group Connect calls.

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Kbytes Reset — keeps a running total of the number
of kilobytes sent and received by your phone, until
you reset it.

To view or reset a timer:

1. Press / > Tools > Call Timers.
2. Highlight a timer and press r.
䡲

To reset a timer, highlight Phone Reset, DC/GC
Reset, or Kbytes Reset and press r. Press Reset
(left softkey). Press r or press Yes (left softkey) to
confirm.

Note: The values displayed by Call Timers should not be
used for billing. Call times are estimates only.

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Inserting the microSD Card

10. microSD Card

1. Remove the battery cover. (See “Installing the
Battery” on page 12.)

2. Open the memory card slot cover, and slide in the
Using a microSD Card With Your Phone (page 123)

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microSD Settings (page 125)

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microSD Folders (page 126)

⽧

Connecting Your Phone to Your Computer (page 127)

microSD Card

memory card until it clicks into place.
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Using a microSD Card With Your
Phone
Using the microSD Card Slot
Your phone is equipped with a microSD (Secure
Digital) memory card slot to expand the phone’s
available memory space. It allows you to store images,
videos, music, and voice data in your phone.

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Note: Be sure to use only recommended microSD cards.
Using non-recommended microSD cards could cause
data loss and damage your phone. Your handset can
be used with Transflash or microSD memory cards.

4. Grasp the raised edge of the microSD card and
pull the card out.

3. Close the memory card slot cover and replace the
battery cover.

4. Your phone may prompt you to use the memory
card to store new media items, go to Music Player,
go to the Camera, go to the Media Center, or do
nothing. If you select [Do Nothing], you will return to
standby mode. Respond to the prompt now.

Removing the microSD Card
Do not remove the memory card until you select the
Remove Card option under Settings. Removing the
memory card before selecting the Remove Card option
could result in loss of data.

1. Press / > Settings > Memory Card >
Remove Card.

2. Once the handset confirms that it is safe to remove
the microSD card, press OK (left softkey).

3. Remove the battery cover and open the memory
card slot cover.

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Note: The microSD card and its adapter can be easily
damaged by improper operation. Please be careful
when inserting, removing, or handling them.

5. Close the memory card slot cover and replace the
battery cover.

Tip: If your computer has an SD card slot or if you have an SD
card adapter, you can use the microSD card and adapter
to transfer files such as audio files, pictures, and videos
directly between your computer and your microSD card.

The supplied microSD adapter allows microSD cards
to be used in SD-compatible devices such as digital
cameras, printers, and computers. Before using, you
will need to insert the microSD card into the microSD
adapter.

When you insert the card into your computer, select
Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer (or a
similar option) and drag and drop files using the available
folders.

To insert the microSD card into the microSD adapter:
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With the label side of the microSD card facing up,
insert the card into the supplied microSD adapter,
and gently slide the card until it is fully inserted.

microSD Card

Using the microSD Adapter

microSD Settings
Viewing Memory in the microSD Card
1. With the microSD card inserted, press / >
Multimedia > Media Center > / > Memory Usage.

2. The following information will be displayed:
䡲

Used displays the amount of used memory

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Free displays the amount of free memory space.

space.

To remove the microSD card from the microSD adapter:
䊳

Hold the front edge of the microSD card, and
gently pull outward to remove it from the adapter.

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Capacity displays the capacity of the memory

card.
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Card Files displays the number of files in the card.

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Setting Storage Options
You can set your phone to store pictures, videos,
music, and audio recordings on an inserted microSD
card instead of in the phone’s memory (when
available).

1. With the microSD card inserted, press / >
Settings > Memory Card > Store Media.

2. To store pictures, videos, music, and audio
recordings on the memory card, select
Prefer On Card.

Formatting the microSD Card
Formatting a microSD card permanently removes all
files stored on the card.

1. With the microSD card inserted, press / >
Settings > Memory Card.

2. Highlight Format Card and press r. (A warning
will be displayed.)

3. If you are sure you wish to remove all the files from
your microSD card, press Yes (left softkey).

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WARNING: The formatting procedure erases all the data on
the microSD card, after which the files CANNOT
be retrieved. To prevent the loss of important data,
please check the contents before you format the
card.

microSD Folders
Displaying Your microSD Folders
All the files stored in the appropriate folders on the
microSD card are accessible through the Media
Center.

1. With the microSD card inserted, press / >
Multimedia > Media Center.

2. Press the navigation key left or right to display a
Card folder (All, Pictures, Audio, or Video) and
press r.

3. To view or play a file, highlight it and press r or
the appropriate softkey.
Note: The Media Center only recognizes compatible files
stored in the card’s AUDIO, VIDEO, and IMAGE folders.

Before using your phone’s mass storage capabilities,
you need to prepare your phone’s data services to
synchronize with your desktop or laptop computer.
Once the phone is connected to the computer, you can
transfer your data to or from the microSD card.

1. With the microSD card inserted, press / >

follow the onscreen instructions to safely unplug
the USB cable.

Important Connection Information
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Settings > Connections > USB.

2. Highlight Memory Card Access and press r.

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Note: To allow applications to access you phone,
press / > Settings > Connections > USB >
Application Access.

3. Connect your phone to your computer using a
compatible USB cable. (Wait for the connection to
be completed. When connected, the host
computer will automatically detect your phone.)
To remove the connection:
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No driver installation is required for Windows 2000/
ME/XP/Vista users. If you use Windows 98/98SE, you
have to download and install the USB Mass Storage
Driver from the Nextel website at www.nextel.com.
To avoid loss of data, DO NOT remove the USB
cable, the microSD card, or the battery while files are
being accessed or transferred.
DO NOT use your computer to change or edit folder
or file names on the microSD, and do not attempt to
transfer large amounts of data from the computer to
the microSD card. Doing so may cause the microSD
card to fail.
DO NOT turn off or restart your computer, or put it
into standby mode, while using a mass storage
device. Doing so will result in loss or damage of data.
If you connect a mass storage device to a peripheral
device, your device may not work properly.

microSD Card

Connecting Your Phone to Your
Computer

When you have finished transferring data, click the
USB device icon on your computer’s taskbar, and

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2. Using the external display screen as a viewfinder,

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aim the camera lens at your subject.

3. Press , (center touch media key) until the shutter
sounds.
Tip: To take a self-portrait: open the phone, use the internal

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Taking Pictures (page 128)

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Camera Options (page 129)

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Recording Videos (page 130)

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Storing Pictures and Videos (page 132)

Taking Pictures
Taking pictures with your phone’s built-in camera is as
simple as choosing a subject, pointing the lens, and
pressing a button.

1. Press / > Multimedia > Camera and close the
phone.
Tip: To activate the camera with the phone closed, press the
Smart Button (() to open the external display menu
and use the touch media keys to select the camera
icon.

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screen to aim the lens, and then press r to take the
picture.
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If you have taken the picture with the phone open,
you can press Send (left softkey) to send the
picture in an MMS message, Discard (right
softkey) to discard the picture and return to the
camera, r to save the picture and return to
camera, or press / for the following options:
● Send Via... to send the picture via Direct Send
(PTT), Bluetooth, or Messaging (MMS).
● Save [OK] to save the picture.
● Set As Caller ID to assign the picture to a
contact. Highlight a contact and press r.
● Set As Wallpaper to use the picture as your
phone’s wallpaper.
● Media Center to save the picture to the Media
Center and open the Media Center.

Remove Card to enable the memory card

removal.
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GPS Tag the option to turn GPS Tag on or off.

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Picture Quality to select the picture quality between
Normal or Fine.

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Picture Size to select the picture size.

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White Balance to select a white balance setting.

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Exposure Control to adjust the exposure.

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Style to set the picture effect.

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Memory Usage to verify memory usage.

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Memory Card to access the memory card menu.

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Camera Setup to set the camera default settings.

Memory Usage to see the amount of used and

available memory on your phone.
Memory Card to access the memory card
menu.
Camera Setup to set the camera default
settings for Ask for Name, Shutter Sound,
Default Size, Default Quality and GPS Tag.

Camera Options
With the phone is open and in camera mode, press /
to display additional camera options:
䢇 Media Center to go to the Media Center to review
your saved pictures.
䢇 Record Video to switch to video mode. (See
“Recording Videos” on page 130 for details.)
䢇 Zoom to zoom in on a subject. (See “Using the
Zoom” on page 130 for details.)
䢇 Remove Card to safely remove the memory card.
䢇 Self Timer to activate the camera’s timer. (See
“Setting the Self Timer” on page 129 for details.)

Setting the Self Timer
1. From camera mode, press / > Self Timer.
2. Highlight a delay length (10 Seconds, 15 Seconds or

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20 Seconds) and press r.

3. Press Capture (left softkey) or r when you are
ready to start the timer. (The lower portion of the
display screen displays the countdown time.)

4. Get ready. The camera will automatically capture
the picture when the timer runs down.

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To cancel the self timer after it has started:
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Default Quality: Highlight Normal or Fine and

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GPS Tag: If this option is On, pictures will be

press r.

Press Cancel (right softkey).

Using the Zoom
Depending on your resolution settings, you can adjust
the zoom from 1x to 4x.
To adjust the zoom:

1. While in camera mode, press / > Zoom.
2. Select from 1X, 2X or 4X.

Camera Setup
Set your camera’s resolution and default size in the
Camera Setup menu.

1. While in camera mode, press / > Camera Setup.
2. Highlight an option and press r.
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Ask for Name: Select On for the camera to prompt

you to enter a new file name when saving a
picture.
䡲 Shutter Sound: Highlight an option and press r.
䡲 Default Size: Highlight a size and press r.

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tagged with the geographic location of where they
were taken.

Recording Videos
In addition to taking pictures, you can also record, view,
and send videos with the phone’s video camera.
To record a video:

1. Press / > Multimedia > Camcorder to activate
video mode. Close the phone. (Additional video
options are available through the video mode
Options menu. See “Video Mode Options” on
page 131 for more information.)
Tip: To activate the camcorder with the phone closed, press
the Smart Button (() to open the external display
menu and use the touch media keys to select the
camcorder icon.

2. Using the external display screen as a viewfinder,
aim the lens at your subject.

recording. If the phone is open, press Record (left
softkey).

4. Press Stop (center touch media key) to stop
recording. If the phone is open, press Stop (left
softkey).
䡲 If the video was recorded with the phone open,
press r to save or Discard (right softkey) to
delete the video and return to camcorder mode.

5. Press / for more options:
䡲

Review to play back the video.

䡲

Send Via... to send the video via Bluetooth or

䡲

Save [OK] to save the video.

䡲

Media Center to go to the Media Center to review

䡲

Remove Card to enable the memory card removal.

䡲

Memory Usage to verify memory usage.

䡲

Camera Setup to set the camcorder default

Messaging (MMS).

your saved videos.

Video Mode Options
With the phone in video mode, press / to display
additional options:
䢇 Media Center to go to the Media Center to review
your saved videos.
䢇 Capture Picture to switch to picture mode.
䢇 Zoom to zoom in on a subject.
䢇 Remove Card to enable the memory card removal.
䢇 Video Size to select the video size.
䢇 Video Length to select the video length.
䡲 Short (for messages) restricts the length of the
video to a size that can be sent via messaging.
䡲 Maximum lets you take as long a video as
available memory space allows.
䢇 Memory Usage to verify memory usage.
䢇 Memory Card to access the memory card menu.
䢇 Camera Setup to set the camcorder default settings.

Camera

3. Press Record (center touch media key) to begin

settings.

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Selecting Video Settings
1. From video mode, press / > Camera Setup.
2. Highlight an option and press r:
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Ask for Name: Select On for the camcorder to

prompt you to enter a new file name when saving
a video file.
䡲 Shutter Sound: Highlight an option and press r.
䡲 Default Video Size: Highlight an option and
press r.

Phone Folder
Your phone’s internal storage area is called the Phone
folder. From the Phone folder, you can view all the
pictures and videos you have stored there, send items
(via Direct Send, Bluetooth, or messaging), delete files,
and access additional options.
To review your stored pictures and videos in the phone:

1. Press / > Multimedia > Media Center.
2. Use the navigation keys to select Phone: All and
view saved pictures and videos.

Storing Pictures and Videos
Your phone’s pictures, video, and audio recordings
storage area is called the Media Center. There are two
types of folders in the Media Center: Phone and Card.

Setting Storage Options
1. Press / > Settings > Memory Card > Store Media.
2. Select On Phone or Prefer on Card.

Card Folder
You can save pictures and videos directly to the
microSD card. Several pictures can be stored and
managed in each folder on the microSD card,
depending on its capacity.
To review your pictures and videos on the microSD card:

1. Press / > Multimedia > Media Center.
2. Use the navigation keys to select Card: All and view
saved pictures and videos.

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When you are highlighting a picture or video file in the
phone or microSD card folders, press / to display the
following options:
䢇 Delete to delete the selected file.
䢇 Lock to lock the selected file.
䢇 Rename to rename the selected file.
䢇 Send Via... to send the file via Direct Send, Bluetooth,
or Messaging.
䢇 Camera to activate Camera mode.
䢇 Remove Card to enable the memory card removal.
䢇 Set As Caller ID to display the currently highlighted
picture for incoming calls from a specific Contacts
entry. Highlight an entry and press r.
䢇 Set As Wallpaper to display the currently highlighted
picture as a wallpaper. Highlight Internal Display,
External Display, or Both and press r.
䢇 Copy To Card/Phone to copy the file from the current
folder to the other.
䢇 Move To Card/Phone to move the file from the current
folder to the other.

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Delete All to delete all files in the folder.

䢇

Filter to select the media type to view from Phone: All,
Phone: Pictures, Phone: Audio, Phone: Video, Card: All,
Card: Pictures, Card: Audio, and Card: Video.

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Set View to switch the display from Plain List View to
Thumbnail List View.

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Memory Usage to verify memory usage.

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Memory Card to go to the memory card menu.

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Edit to display the following options (pictures only):
䡲

Crop to crop the selected picture.

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Rotate/Flip to rotate or flip the selected picture.

Color Adjustments to select a color setting for the
picture.
䡲 Resize to resize the picture.
䡲 Borders to add a border to the picture.
䡲 Stamps to add a stamp to the picture.
䡲 Text to add text to the picture.
䡲 Text Bubble to add a text bubble to the picture.
Setup to Sort files (By Time or By Name), and to turn
Remember Filter on or off.
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Camera

Phone Folder and Card Folder Options

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To turn Bluetooth on:

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1. Press / >Tools > Bluetooth > Setup > Power.
2. Highlight On and press r to enable Bluetooth.
To turn Bluetooth off:

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Turning Bluetooth On and Off (page 134)

1. Press / > Tools > Bluetooth > Setup > Power.

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Bluetooth Menu (page 135)

2. Highlight Off and press r to disable Bluetooth.

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Connecting Bluetooth Devices (page 135)

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Sending Items via Bluetooth (page 137)

Turning Bluetooth On and Off
Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology
that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of
Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands-free
car kits, and Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers,
printers, and wireless phones. The Bluetooth
communication range is usually up to approximately
30 feet. By default, your device’s Bluetooth feature is
turned off. Turning Bluetooth on makes your phone
“discoverable” by other in-range Bluetooth devices.

To turn discoverable mode on:
䊳

Press / > Tools > Bluetooth > Setup >
Find Me Duration.
For the duration selected under Find Me Duration,
the phone will be discoverable by other devices
that are within range.

Bluetooth Status Indicators
The Bluetooth status indicators on your phone’s display
screen shows your Bluetooth connection status at a
glance:
No Status Indicator – Bluetooth is disabled (default

status)
B – Status indicator will blink when the phone is in
discovery mode.

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Bluetooth Menu
The Bluetooth menu allows you to set up many of the
characteristics of your phone’s Bluetooth service.

1. Press / > Tools > Bluetooth.
2. Set your Bluetooth options.
Select Audio Devices to discover and connect to
hands-free devices.
䡲 Select Pair to Devices to scan for and pair your
phone to an available Bluetooth device.
䡲 Select Device History to link to devices that have
been connected to your phone.
䡲 Select Setup to turn Bluetooth on and off, rename
your phone for Bluetooth, and set the time for the
Find Me command listed below.
䡲 Select Find Me to make your phone discoverable
to Bluetooth devices for a period of time.
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File Transfer Help opens a help file about
transferring files via Bluetooth from your
computer.

Connecting Bluetooth Devices
Pairing and Connecting
1. Press / > Tools > Bluetooth > Audio Devices >
[Look for Devices] to connect to a hands-free

device.
– or –
Press / > Tools > Bluetooth > Pair to Devices to
pair with a device. (Your phone will display a list of
discovered in-range Bluetooth devices.)

2. Highlight a device and press r.
3. Follow the prompts, including entering a PIN if
requested, and press r to complete the
connection.
Pairing uses a PIN to establish a trusted connection
between your phone and another Bluetooth device.
This PIN is stored for future connections.

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Bluetooth

B – Status indicator will be solid when connected to a
Bluetooth device.

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Note: Due to different specifications and features of other
Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and operations
may be different, and functions such as transfer or
exchange may not be possible with all Bluetoothcompatible devices.

To use Bluetooth during a call:

1. While in a call, press / > Use Bluetooth.
2. Select a device.

Disconnecting From a Device

Connecting to a Stored Device

1. Press / > Tools > Bluetooth > Audio Devices.

If you have previously connected to a device, the
device will be stored on your phone so you can
connect with it easily.

2. Press Drop (left softkey) and then press Yes (left

1. Press / > Tools > Bluetooth > Audio Devices and

softkey).
Note: Pressing No (right softkey) when prompted exits the
menu without disconnecting the device.

then select a device.

2. If prompted to bond with the device, press Yes (left
softkey).

3. If prompted, enter the Bluetooth PIN and press Ok
(left softkey). Your phone will connect to the device.

Using Bluetooth During a Call
During a call, you can connect with available Bluetooth
devices.
Note: If the Hands Free menu contains only one device, then
your phone will automatically try to connect to that
device.

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Understanding Bluetooth Access Settings
A Bluetooth device can have either Automatic or Ask
security access. The first time a Bluetooth device
connects to your i890 phone, you must grant the
device permission to connect. You can then change
the access setting of the device to either Automatic or
Ask.
If you set a device to Automatic, that device can
connect automatically to your phone when it is in
range. If you set a device to Ask, that device must

request permission before it can connect to your
phone.

Sending Items via Bluetooth

Devices are automatically granted permission during
the ten seconds after connecting.

Sending Contacts, Datebook Events and
Media Center Items

Setting Device Details
The device history stores a list of up to 20 devices that
have connected with your phone.
䊳

Press / > Tools > Bluetooth > Device History.

From the device history, highlight a device and press
Edit (left softkey) to edit the device name and change

the access settings. To delete a device, highlight it,
press / > Delete, and then press Yes (left softkey).
Note: If you delete a device from device history, you will have
to find the device to connect with it. (See “Pairing and
Connecting” on page 135.)

Bluetooth lets you send Contacts entries, Datebook
events, and compatible Media Center items to
connected devices.
Files sent or received may be up to10 MB.
You can only connect your phone to one device at a
time.
Note: Go to www.nextel.com and click on Accessories for a
list of i890 phone Bluetooth-compatible devices.

Sending Contacts
1. Press / > Contacts.
2. Highlight a contact and press / > Send Via... >
Bluetooth.

3. Select a device or search for a device by selecting

Bluetooth

The default for hands-free devices, such as Bluetooth
headsets, is Automatic.

[Look for Devices].

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4. If prompted, bond with the device. Your phone

3. Select a device or search for a device by selecting
[Look for Devices].

connects to the device and transfers the contact.

Sending Datebook Events

4. If prompted, bond with the device. Your phone
connects to the device and transfers the file.

1. Press / > Tools > Datebook.
2. Highlight an event and press / > Send Via....
䡲

For a repeating event, select This Event Only to
send only this occurrence or Repeat Events to
send all instances.

3. Select Bluetooth.
4. Select a device or search for a device by selecting
[Look for Devices].

5. If prompted, bond with the device. Your phone
connects to the device and transfers the event.

Sending Media Center Items
You can only send audio files and pictures if they are
not forward locked and if their DRM settings do not
prevent you from sending them.

You receive a prompt when your phone has an
incoming transfer.
䊳

Press Accept (left softkey) to accept the transfer or
press Reject (right softkey) to reject the transfer.

Note: Media files transferred from a PC may be copied to
your microSD card’s root directory and may not be
accessible by your phone. To check the location,
connect your phone to your computer as a USB mass
storage device and move the files to the appropriate
folders.

Canceling Transfers
You can cancel a transfer while in progress.

1. Press / > Multimedia > Media Center.

1. Press Cancel (right softkey).

2. Highlight a file and press / > Send Via... >

2. Press Yes (left softkey) to cancel, or press No (right

Bluetooth.

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softkey) to continue with the transfer.

Viewing and Storing Received Items
After an incoming transfer is complete, your phone
translates the item and it appears on the display.

䊳

To store an item, press Store (left softkey).

䊳

To discard an item without saving it, press
Discard (right softkey).

Bluetooth

You can choose to either store or discard the item.
Items are stored as follows:
䢇 Contact entries are stored to Contacts.
䢇 Pictures and audio files are stored to their folders and
are accessible through the Media Center.
䢇 Datebook events are stored to Datebook.

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Media Center (page 140)

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My Music (page 144)

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My Images (page 152)

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My Videos (page 153)

Media Center
The Media Center provides convenient access to all
supported multimedia files on your device or your
memory card.
Note: The Media Center cannot read the Music and Podcast
folder from the microSD card.

Voice records created when your phone was not in
a call.
Musical ringtones in the list of ringtones.
Audio files saved from MMS messages.
Audio files (songs, recordings, podcasts) you
downloaded to your phone.

Pictures and audio files accessible through the Media
Center can be sent in MMS messages, subject to
message size limitations. See “Creating and Sending
Messages” on page 51 for information on MMS.

Viewing the Media Center
1. Press / > Multimedia > Media Center.
2. Scroll to view the items in the Media Center.

Choosing Thumbnail View or List View
1. Press / > Multimedia > Media Center > / >
Set View.

All pictures stored in your phone’s memory can be
accessed through the Media Center.
The following audio recordings can be accessed
through the Media Center:

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2. Select Thumbnail List View or Plain List View.

䊳

Press / > Multimedia > Media Center > / > Filter
and select a filtering option: Phone: All, Phone:
Pictures, Phone: Audio, Phone: Video, Card: All, Card:
Pictures, Card: Audio, or Card: Video

Keeping the Last Filter Setting
You can set the Media Center to show all items every
time you access it or to keep the filtering setting you
had when you last viewed it.
䊳

Press / > Multimedia > Media Center > / >
Setup > Remember Filter > On.

When you receive your phone, the Media Center is set
to show all items every time you access it.

Accessing Items

Sorting by Time or Name
1. Press / > Multimedia > Media Center > / >

Multimedia

Filtering by Media Type

Setup > Sort.

2. Select By Time to sort by the time items were
created or By Name to sort alphabetically.
When you receive your phone, the Media Center is set
to sort items by time.

Forward Locked Items
Some items saved to the Media Center may be forward
locked. Forward locked items are usually copyright
protected, and they cannot be sent or shared.
You cannot remove forward locking from an item.
When you view items in the Media Center, one of these
icons appears next to each forward locked item:

1. Press / > Multimedia > Media Center.
2. Highlight an item and press r to select it.

Forward locked.

3. Scroll right or left to access additional items.

Forward lock and locked.

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When an item is locked, it cannot be deleted from the
Media Center. See “Locking Items” on page 142.
Locking an item has no effect on its forward locking.

DRM Items
Except for Java applications, which download to Java
Apps, the default location for any DRM items that you
download is the Media Center.
Depending on how a vendor has set rights for an item,
the item may include the following status icons.

The item is a DRM item.

The DRM item has expired.

All DRM items are forward locked. As with other items
in the Media Center, you can lock DRM items. See
“Locking Items” on page 142.

Renaming Items
1. Press / > Multimedia > Media Center.
2. Highlight or select an item and then press / >
Rename.

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3. Delete the current name, enter a new name, and
press r.

Locking Items
When you lock an item in the Media Center, it cannot
be deleted until you unlock it.

1. Press / > Multimedia > Media Center.
2. Highlight or select an item and then press / >
Lock or Unlock to lock or unlock the item.

Deleting Items
Deleting items from the Media Center means they can
no longer be accessed anywhere in your phone,
including the list of ringtones, the list of voice records,
and Contacts.

Deleting an Item
1. Press / > Multimedia > Media Center.
2. Highlight or select an item and then press / >
Delete.

3. Press Yes (left softkey) to confirm.

Pictures

You can delete all unlocked items currently in view,
depending on how Media Center filtering is set. See
“Filtering by Media Type” on page 141. If filtering is set
to show all types of Media Center items, all unlocked
items are deleted.

The Media Center lets you view pictures and send
them in MMS messages, with Nextel Direct Send, or
with Bluetooth. You can also assign them to Contacts
entries or set them as your phone’s wallpaper.

1. Press / > Multimedia > Media Center.
2. Press / and then select Delete All.
3. Press Yes (left softkey) to confirm.
Tip: If you delete items you have purchased and downloaded,
including DRM items, you will usually have to repurchase
the item if you decide you want it back. Certain DRM
vendors may not charge you to download an item
multiple times within a given time frame. Please contact
the vendor for details.

Viewing Memory Usage

Viewing Pictures
䊳

To view a picture, highlight it from the list of items
in the Media Center and press r.

If your phone is set to show thumbnails, a thumbnail of
each picture appears next to the picture in the list of
items. If your phone is not set to show thumbnails, this
icon a appears next to the picture.
To see a larger or smaller view of the picture you are
viewing:
䊳

Press / > Zoom and select a setting.

1. Press / > Multimedia > Media Center.

If the picture does not fit in the display, use the
navigation key to view different parts of the picture.

2. Highlight or select any item in the Media Center.

Sending Pictures in a Message

3. Press / > Memory Usage.
To free memory, delete items.

Multimedia

Deleting All Items

1. Highlight or select a picture and then press Send
(left softkey) or press / > Send Via... > Messaging.

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2. Create and send the message. (See “Creating and
Sending Messages” on page 51.) The picture you
selected is automatically attached.

Setting Pictures as Wallpaper
䊳

Highlight or select a picture and press / >
Set As Wallpaper.

Sending Pictures With Direct Send
1. Highlight or select a picture and press / >

My Music

Send Via... > Direct Send.

2. Select A Contact or A Recent Call and select an
available recipient.

3. Press the DC button to send the picture.

Sending Pictures With Bluetooth
You must set up your phone to send items
using Bluetooth before you can send a picture.
See “12. Bluetooth” on page 134.

1. Highlight or select a picture and press / >
Send Via... > Bluetooth.

2. Select a device or search for a device by selecting
[Look for Devices].

3. If prompted, bond with the device. Your phone
connects to the device and transfers the picture.

My Music groups your audio files into folders and lists.
When you select an audio file to play, My Music plays
the file and then plays the other audio files grouped
with it.
In addition to music, My Music plays podcasts that you
have downloaded to your computer and then saved on
your memory card.
If you receive calls or notifications while playing an
audio file with My Music, the audio file pauses and a
prompt asks you to accept or ignore the incoming call
or alert.

Accessing My Music
1. Press / > Multimedia > My Music or press / >
Games and Apps > Music Player to launch the My

Music player.

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Songs — All audio files on the memory card (except

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Playlists — Folders and lists you have created. The

music.

3. Press r to play music.

podcasts), listed alphabetically by title.

Exiting My Music
䊳

To exit My Music, press Exit (right softkey). (If Exit is
not an option, press Back [right softkey] until it is.)

My Music on the External Display
You can launch My Music from the external display by
pressing the Smart Button (() and selecting the My
Music application from the menu.
Use the touch media keys (Play/Pause [ X ] , Next/Fast
Forward [ Y] , Previous/Rewind [ W] ) to control My
Music from the external display.

How Audio Files Are Organized
My Music groups audio files on the memory card into
folders and lists. Unless the phone determines a file is
a podcast, it treats all audio files as songs.
When you access My Music, you see that the audio
files are grouped into these folders:

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default playlist is Favorites.
Albums — Songs grouped by album title.
Artists — Songs grouped by alphabetically by artist
and title.
Genres — Songs grouped by genre.
Podcasts — Podcast episodes grouped alphabetically
by program. Episodes are sorted by date.
Other — Other songs group alphabetically.

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2. Press the navigation key up or down to select your

If there is not enough album, artist, or genre data
associated with a file, it is grouped as “Unknown”.

Naming Audio Files
File names can include up to 255 characters, including
the file format extension (for example, mp3). Only the
first 32 characters will be displayed. If a file name is
longer than 255 characters, it will not be visible on the
player and cannot be played. In this case, you will need
to rename the file and resave it to the memory card.

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Playing Audio Files
Note: Audio File Formats: My Music does not support all
audio file formats or bit rates/sampling rates. Supported
extensions include .3ga, .3gp, .aac, .amr, .au, .awb, .imy,
.m4a, .mid, .midi, .mmf, .mp3, .mp4, .mpga, .mxmf, .ra,
.ram, .rm, .smf, .wav, .wma, .xmf, .xmf0, and .xmf1.

Any time you are viewing a list of folders with My Music,
you can highlight a folder and press Play (left softkey)
to start playing the contents of that folder or press r to
view the contents of the folder.
Any time you are viewing a list of audio files, you can
highlight a file and press Play (left softkey) to play it.

1. Press / > Multimedia > My Music.

Press Back (right softkey) to return to the previous view.

2. Highlight a folder.

Pause and Resume

Tip: The Songs folder contains all the audio files, except

䊳

To pause a playing audio file, press Pause (left
softkey).

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To resume playing a paused audio file, press Play
(left softkey).

podcasts, on the memory card in a single list.
To quickly navigate through lists, enter the first letter of a
file or folder to skip to the entries beginning with that letter.

3. To play the first audio file in the folder, press Play

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To skip to the next audio file, press the navigation
key to the right.

– or –

䊳

To skip to the previous audio file, press the
navigation key to the left.

Press r to view the contents of the folder. Then
highlight a file and press Play (left softkey) or press
r to play it.

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Skip to Next and Skip to Previous

(left softkey). (If the folder you scrolled to contains
subfolders, this plays the first audio file in the first of
these subfolders.)

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Fast-Forward and Rewind
䊳

To fast-forward a playing audio file, press and hold
the navigation key to the right.

To rewind a playing audio file, press and hold the
navigation key to the left.

Adjusting the Volume
䊳

To adjust the volume, use the volume button.

Playing Music in the Background
Your phone can continue to play music in the
background while you are accessing other features.
To play music in the background:
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With music playing, press / > Hide Player.

The music player continues playing and the display
returns to standby mode. To return to the music player,
press Music (right softkey).

Playing a List and Using Repeat and Shuffle
You can play audio files in a selected list in order
(default), you can select the Repeat option to have a list
or song repeat automatically, or you can select the
Shuffle option to have the files play continuously in
random order.

To set repeat:

1. While viewing a list, viewing audio file details, or
viewing visuals, press / > Setup.

2. Highlight Repeat and then press the navigation key
right or left to select an option:
All to repeat the list from the beginning.
䡲 One to repeat the current song.
䡲 Off to turn repeat off.
䡲

3. Press Back (right softkey) to return to the previous
screen.
To set shuffle:

1. While viewing a list, viewing audio file details, or
viewing visuals, press / > Setup.

2. Highlight Shuffle and then press the navigation key
right or left to select On or Off.

3. Press Back (right softkey) to return to the previous
screen.

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DRM Items
Some of the audio files on the memory card may be
DRM (digital rights management) items. When a DRM
items has expired, you can no longer play it.
If you highlight an audio file that is expired and try to
play it, a message saying you cannot play it appears. If
you play a list containing an expired audio file, My
Music skips over the expired item and no message is
displayed.

Working With Playlists
Playlists let you group audio files that you’d like to hear
together. Adding or removing songs from playlists, or
deleting entire playlists, does not copy, move, or delete
files from your memory card.

Creating a Playlist
1. Press / > Multimedia > My Music > Playlists >
[Create New] > Name.

2. Enter a name and press r.

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Note: If you do not assign a name, the playlist is named
“Playlist” followed by the number of unnamed playlists
you have. For example, the first unnamed playlist you
create will be named “Playlist-1”.

3. Select [Add Songs]. (You will see a list of available
audio files.)

4. Select each audio file for the playlist. A checkmark
appears next to each selected file.

5. When you are finished selecting files, press Done
(left softkey).

6. Press Save (left softkey).

Editing a Playlist
After you have created a playlist, you can change its
name, add audio files, remove audio files, and change
the order of the audio files.

1. Press / > Multimedia > My Music > Playlists.
2. Highlight a playlist and press / > Edit Playlist.
3. Make your changes and press Save (left softkey).

You can change the order of the audio files on a
playlist.

1. Before you have saved a new playlist or while
editing a playlist, press / > Reorder Songs.

2. Highlight a title and press Grab (left softkey).
3. Highlight a new location and press Insert (left
softkey).

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for all the items you are
moving.

5. Press Done (right softkey) and then press Save (left
softkey).

3. Press Save (left softkey).
To remove all files from a playlist:

1. Before you have saved a new playlist or while
editing a playlist, press / > Remove All Songs.

2. Press r or Yes (left softkey) to confirm.
3. Add new songs to the playlist and then press Save
(left softkey).
Note: Empty playlists cannot be saved.

Deleting Playlists
To delete a playlist:

1. Press / > Multimedia > My Music > Playlists.

Removing Files From Playlists

2. Highlight a playlist and press / > Delete Playlist.

You can remove some or all audio files from a playlist.

3. Press Yes (left softkey) to confirm.

To remove a file from a playlist:

1. Before you have saved a new playlist or while
editing a playlist, press /.

2. Highlight an audio file and press / >
Remove Song.

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Reordering a Playlist

To delete all playlists:

1. Press / > Multimedia > My Music > Playlists.
2. Press / > Delete All Playlists.
3. Press Yes (left softkey) to confirm.
This deletes all playlists except Favorites.

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Using the Favorites Playlist
The Favorites playlist is a permanent playlist. You can
add, remove, and change the order of the files, but you
cannot rename it or delete it.
You can add audio files to the Favorites playlist as you
would any other playlist.
You can also add audio files to the Favorites playlist
using the Add to Favorites shortcut.
To add the current audio file to Favorites:
䊳

While viewing a list, viewing the details of the audio
file currently playing, or viewing visuals, press / >
Add to Favorites.

To add any audio file to Favorites:

folders containing multiple episodes of the same
program.

3. Press r to view the podcast episodes within a
folder or the details screen of an individual
podcast episode.

4. To play a selected podcast, press Play (left softkey).

Deleting Audio Files
You can delete audio files from the memory card one
at a time, by album, by artist, or by genre, or by deleting
everything in the Songs, Albums, Artists, or Genres
folders.

Deleting an Audio File

1. Press / > Multimedia > My Music > Songs.

1. Press / > Multimedia > My Music.

2. Highlight a file and press / > Add to Favorites.

2. Select the folder containing the audio file.

Podcasts
To access and play podcasts:

1. Press / > Multimedia > My Music > Podcasts.

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2. Scroll to view individual podcast episodes or

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3. Highlight the audio file and press / > Delete Song
or Delete Podcast.

4. Press Yes (left softkey) to confirm.

1. Press / > Multimedia > My Music.
2. Select the folder containing the audio files: Albums,
Artists, or Genres.

3. Highlight an album, artist, or genre, and press / >
Delete Album, Delete Artist, or Delete Genre.

4. Press Yes (left softkey) to confirm.

Deleting All Audio Files
Deleting everything in the Songs, Albums, Artists, or
Genres folder deletes all audio files from the memory
card.

1. Press / > Multimedia > My Music > Songs,
Albums, Artists, or Genres.

2. Press / > Delete Songs > / > All.
3. Press r or Yes (left softkey) to confirm.

Deleting All Podcasts
1. Press / > Multimedia > My Music > Podcasts >
/ > Delete Podcasts.

2. Press r or Yes (left softkey) to confirm.

Setting Audio and Visual Options
You can customize the sound of My Music by setting
the equalizer. You can customize the look of My Music
screen by choosing a theme or by viewing visuals
while listening to an audio file.

Setting the Equalizer
1. From anywhere in My Music, press / > Setup >
Equalizer.

2. Select a mode and press Back (right softkey).

Viewing Visuals
To view visuals instead of song details:

1. While viewing the details of the audio file currently
playing, press / > Setup > Visuals, and use the
navigation key to select an option.

2. Press Back (right softkey).
To view song details instead of visuals:

1. While viewing visuals press / > Setup >
Visuals > Off.

2. Press Back (right softkey).
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Deleting an Album, Artist, or Genre

My Images

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The My Images application lets you easily browse, edit
and view a slideshow of images on your phone or
memory card on your internal display, or browse, view
a slideshow on the external display.

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My Images Menu

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The My Images menu has many image management
features. The following options are available for existing
images by pressing / > Multimedia > My Images > /.
䢇 Edit displays several options for editing your photos
including: Crop, Rotate/Flip, Color Adjustment,
Resize, Borders, Stamps, Text, and Text Bubble.
䢇 SlideShow starts a slideshow containing images from
the currently highlighted image.
䢇 Save as New lets you save an image with a new
name.
䢇 Preview displays the highlighted image.
䢇 Rename lets you rename the image.
䢇 Delete Current deletes the highlighted image.

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Delete Multiple lets you choose multiple images to
delete at one time.
Switch to Phone/Card toggles between images stored
on the phone or memory card.
Set as internal/external wallpaper sets the highlighted
image as the phone’s internal or external wallpaper.
Set As Caller ID sets the highlighted image as the
caller ID for a contact.
Send Via Bluetooth lets you send image via Bluetooth.

Viewing Images
1. Press / > Multimedia > My Images or press / >
Games and Apps > My Images.

2. Press / > SlideShow to view a show of all images
in the current folder.

3. Press the navigation key left or right to scroll
through the images.

My Images has several options for editing your photos
including: Crop, Rotate/Flip, Color Adjustments, Resize,
Borders, Stamps, Text, and Text Bubble.
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Press / > Multimedia > My Images > / > Edit
and follow the prompts to edit the picture.

My Images on the External Display
You can launch My Images on the external display by
closing the flip while in the My Images application, by
pressing the Camera Viewfinder toggle key while in
Camera mode, or by pressing the Smart Button (()
and selecting My Images from the menu.
The available images are shown using thumbnails at
the bottom of the display. The thumbnails scroll as you
move through the images.
Use the lighted touch controls to control My Images
from the external display:
䢇 When viewing single images on the external display
use the Previous/Rewind (J) and Next/Fast Forward
(K) buttons to scroll through the images.

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When viewing a slideshow on the external display,
use the Pause/Play button (X) to control the show.
Press ( to suspend the My Images application and
go to the external display menu.

My Videos

Multimedia

Editing Images

The My Videos application lets you easily browse and
view video files on your phone or memory card.
䊳

Press / > Multimedia > My Videos or press / >
Games and Apps > My Videos.

Note: Video File Formats: My Videos does not support all
video file formats or resolutions and bit/frame rates.
Supported extensions include .3gp, .asf, .mp4, .rm,
.rmvb, .mpg, and .wmv.

Viewing Videos
䊳

From the My Videos display, highlight a video and
press r to begin playback.
䡲 My Videos will display the video in portrait mode
by default.
䡲 To change the default to landscape mode
press / > Full Screen.

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When viewing a video, use the r button to
pause or play the video playback.
䡲 Press and hold the navigation key to the right to
fast forward the video.
䡲 Press and hold the navigation key to the left to
rewind the video.
䡲

My Videos Setup Menu
䊳

Press / > Multimedia > My Videos > / > Setup.

The My Videos Setup Menu allows you to change
settings for View, 3D Audio and Reverbs.

My Videos on the External Display
You can launch My Videos on the external display by
closing the flip while in the My Videos application, by
pressing the Camcorder Viewfinder toggle key while in
Camera mode, or by pressing the Smart Button (()
and selecting My Videos from the menu.

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Use the lighted touch controls to control My Videos
from the external display:
䢇 When viewing a video on the external display, use
the Pause/Play (X) button to control the video
playback. Press and hold the Next/Fast Forward (K)
button to fast forward the video. Press and hold the
Previous/Rewind (J) button to rewind the video.
䢇 When viewing videos on the external display press
the Previous/Rewind (J) and Next/Fast Forward (K)
buttons to scroll through available videos.
䢇 Press the Smart Button (() to suspend My Videos
and go to the external display menu.

Safety and Warranty
Information

S1. Important Safety
Information
⽧

General Precautions (page 156)

⽧

Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone
(page 157)

⽧

Battery Use and Safety (page 160)

⽧

Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device (page 163)

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Caring for the Environment by Recycling (page 165)

⽧

Export Law Assurances (page 166)

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California Perchlorate Label (page 166)

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Radio Frequency (RF) Energy (page 166)

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Owner’s Record (page 170)

⽧

Patent and Trademark Information (page 171)

⽧

Software Copyright Notice (page 171)

⽧

Privacy and Data Security (page 172)

⽧

Smart Practices While Driving (page 173)

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Failure to read and follow the information provided in this
phone guide may result in serious bodily injury, death, or
property damage.

General Precautions
There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone
properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service.
䢇 To maximize performance, do not touch the bottom portion
of your phone where the internal antenna is located while
using the phone.
䢇 Speak directly into the mouthpiece.
䢇 Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid
spills. If your phone does get wet, immediately turn the
power off and remove the battery.
䢇 Do not expose your phone to direct sunlight for extended
periods of time (such as on the dashboard of a car).
䢇 Although your phone is quite sturdy, it is a complex piece of
equipment and can be broken. Avoid dropping, hitting,
bending, or sitting on it.
䢇 Any changes or modifications to your phone not expressly
approved in this document could void your warranty for this
equipment and void your authority to operate this
equipment.

Note: For the best care of your phone, only authorized personnel
should service your phone and accessories. Failure to do
so may be dangerous and void your warranty.

Tip: Purchase an optional hands-free accessory at your local
Sprint Store, or call Nextel at 1-866-866-7509.

Do Not Rely on Your Phone for Emergency Calls
Mobile phones operate using radio signals, which cannot
guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore you should
never rely solely upon any mobile phone for essential
communication (e.g., medical emergencies). Emergency calls
may not be possible on all cellular networks or when certain
network services or mobile phone features are in use. Check
with your local service provider for details.

Using Your Phone While Driving
Talking on your phone while driving (or operating the phone
without a hands-free device) is prohibited in some jurisdictions.
Laws vary as to specific restrictions. Remember that safety
always comes first.
Responsible driving practices can be found in “Smart Practices
While Driving” on page 173 and/or at the Motorola website:
www.motorola.com/callsmart.

To operate your phone safely and efficiently, always follow any
special regulations in a given area. Turn your phone off in areas
where use is forbidden or when it may cause interference or
danger.

Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio
frequency (RF) signals. However, RF signals from wireless
phones may affect inadequately shielded electronic
equipment.
RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately
shielded electronic operating systems or entertainment
systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or their
representative to determine if these systems are adequately
shielded from external RF signals. Also check with the
manufacturer regarding any equipment that has been added to
your vehicle.

Important Safety Information

Following Safety Guidelines

Maintaining Safe Use of and Access
to Your Phone

Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices,
such as pacemakers and hearing aids, to determine if they are
adequately shielded from external RF signals.

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Operational Precautions
Note: Always turn off the phone in healthcare facilities, and
request permission before using the phone near medical
equipment.

To assure optimal radio product performance and to be sure
that human exposure to RF does not exceed the guidelines set
forth in the relevant standards, always follow these instructions
and precautions:

Phone Operation
When placing or receiving a phone call, hold your radio
product as you would a wireline telephone. Speak directly into
the microphone.

Two-way Radio Operation
Your radio product has been designed and tested to comply
with national and international standards and guidelines
regarding human exposure to RF electromagnetic energy,
when operated in the two-way mode (at the face, or at the
abdomen when using an audio accessory) at usage factors of
up to 50% talk/50% listen.
Transmit no more than the rated duty factor of 50% of the time.
To transmit (talk), push the PTT button. To receive calls, release
the PTT button. Transmitting 50% of the time or less, is
important because this radio generates measurable RF energy
only when transmitting (in terms of measuring for standards
compliance).

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When using your radio product as a traditional
two-way radio, hold the radio product in a
vertical position with the microphone one to
two inches (2.5 to 5 cm) away from the lips.
If you wear a radio product on your body when
transmitting, always place the radio product in
a Motorola approved clip, holder, holster, case or body harness.
If you do not use a body-worn accessory supplied or approved
by Motorola and are not using the radio product in the intended
use positions along side the head in the phone mode or in
front of the face in the two-way radio mode, or if you hang your
device from a lanyard around your neck, keep the device at
least 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) from your body when transmitting.

Approved Accessories
For a list of approved Motorola accessories call 1-800-453-0920,
or visit our website at www.motorola.com/phoneaccessories.

Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying
Turn off your phone before boarding any aircraft. To prevent
possible interference with aircraft systems, the U.S. Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations require you to have
permission from a crew member to use your phone while
the plane is on the ground. To prevent any risk of interference,
FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while the plane is in
the air.

Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas

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To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone
off when in a blasting area or in other areas with signs
indicating two-way radios should be turned off. Construction
crews often use remote-control RF devices to set off explosives.

䢇

Turn your phone off when you’re in any area that has a
potentially explosive atmosphere. Although it’s rare, your phone
and accessories could generate sparks. Sparks can cause an
explosion or fire, resulting in bodily injury or even death. These
areas are often, but not always, clearly marked. They include:
䡲 Fueling areas such as gas stations.
䡲 Below deck on boats.
䡲 Fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities.
䡲 Areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such
as grain, dust, or metal powders.
䡲 Any other area where you would normally be advised to
turn off your vehicle’s engine.

Do not allow children to play with your phone as they could
hurt themselves and others, damage the phone or make calls
that increase your invoice.

Note: Never transport or store flammable gas, flammable liquids,
or explosives in the compartment of your vehicle that
contains your phone or accessories.

Keep Your Mobile Device and Its Accessories Away
From Small Children
These products are not toys and may be hazardous to children.
For example:

Glass Parts
Some parts of your phone may be made of glass. This glass
could break if the product is dropped on a hard surface or
receives a substantial impact. If glass breaks, do not touch or
attempt to remove. Stop using your phone until the glass is
replaced by a qualified service center.

Seizures/Blackouts

Important Safety Information

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A choking hazard may exist for small, detachable parts.
Improper use could result in loud sounds, possibly causing
hearing injury.
Improperly handled batteries could overheat and cause a
burn.

Some people may be susceptible to epileptic seizures or
blackouts when exposed to flashing lights, such as when
playing video games. These may occur even if a person has
never had a previous seizure or blackout.
If you have experienced seizures or blackouts, or if you have a
family history of such occurrences, please consult with your
physician before playing video games or enabling a flashinglights feature (if available) on your phone.
Discontinue use and consult a physician if any of the following
symptoms occur: convulsion, eye or muscle twitching, loss of

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awareness, involuntary movements, or disorientation. It is
always a good idea to hold the screen away from your eyes,
leave the lights on in the room, take a 15-minute break every
hour, and stop use if you are very tired.

Caution About High Volume Usage
WARNING: Exposure to loud noise from any source for extended
periods of time may affect your hearing. The louder
the volume sound level, the less time is required
before your hearing could be affected.

To protect your hearing:
䢇 Limit the amount of time you use headsets or headphones at
high volume.
䢇 Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundings.
䢇 Turn the volume down if you can’t hear people speaking
near you.
If you experience hearing discomfort, including the sensation of
pressure or fullness in your ears, ringing in your ears, or
muffled speech, you should stop listening to the device through
your headset or headphones and have your hearing checked.
For more information about hearing, see our website at
direct.motorola.com/hellomoto/nss/AcousticSafety.asp (in English
only).

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Repetitive Motion
When you repetitively perform actions such as pressing keys or
entering finger-written characters, you may experience
occasional discomfort in your hands, arms, shoulders, neck, or
other parts of your body. If you continue to have discomfort
during or after such use, stop use and see a physician.

Battery Use and Safety
Important: HANDLE AND STORE BATTERIES PROPERLY TO
AVOID INJURY OR DAMAGE. Most battery issues
arise from improper handling of batteries, and
particularly from the continued use of damaged
batteries.

DON’Ts
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Don’t disassemble, crush, puncture, shred, or otherwise
attempt to change the form of your battery.
Don’t let the phone or battery come in contact with water.
Water can get into the phone’s circuits, leading to corrosion.
If the phone and/or battery get wet, have them checked by
your carrier or contact Motorola, even if they appear to be
working properly.
Don’t allow the battery to touch metal objects. If metal
objects, such as jewelry, stay in prolonged contact with the
battery contact points, the battery could become very hot.

Don’t place your battery near a heat source. Excessive heat
can damage the phone or the battery. High temperatures
can cause the battery to swell, leak, or malfunction.
Therefore:
䡲 Do not dry a wet or damp battery with an appliance or
heat source, such as a hair dryer or microwave oven.
䡲 Avoid leaving your phone in your car in high
temperatures.

DOs
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䢇

Do avoid dropping the battery or phone. Dropping these
items, especially on a hard surface, can potentially cause
damage.
Do contact your service provider or Motorola if your phone
or battery has been damaged from dropping or high
temperatures.
Important: USE MOTOROLA ORIGINAL PRODUCTS FOR
QUALITY ASSURANCE AND SAFEGUARDS. To aid
consumers in identifying authentic Motorola batteries
from non-original or counterfeit batteries (that may not
have adequate safety protection), Motorola provides
holograms on its batteries. Consumers should
confirm that any battery they purchase has a
“Motorola Original” hologram.

Motorola recommends you always use Motorola-branded
batteries and chargers. Motorola mobile devices are designed
to work with Motorola batteries. If you see a message on your

display such as Invalid Battery or Unable to Charge, take the
following steps:
䢇 Remove the battery and inspect it to confirm that it has a
“Motorola Original” hologram;
䢇 If there is no hologram, the battery is not a Motorola battery;
䢇 If there is a hologram, replace the battery and retry charging
it;
䢇 If the message remains, contact a Motorola Authorized
Service Center.
Important: Motorola’s warranty does not cover damage to the
phone caused by non-Motorola batteries and/or
chargers.
WARNING: Use of a non-Motorola battery or charger may
present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other
hazard.

Important Safety Information

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Proper and Safe Battery Disposal and Recycling
Proper battery disposal is not only important for safety, it
benefits the environment. Consumers may recycle their used
batteries in many retail or service provider locations. Additional
information on proper disposal and recycling may be found on
the Web:
䢇 www.motorola.com/recycling
䢇 www.rbrc.org/call2recycle/ (in English only)

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Disposal of Lithium Ion (LiIon) Batteries: Promptly
dispose of used batteries in accordance with local
regulations. Contact your local recycling center or
national recycling organizations for more information
on how to dispose of batteries.

Do not handle a damaged or leaking Li-Ion battery as you can
be burned.
WARNING: Never dispose of batteries in a fire because they may
explode.
Special Note: Be sure to dispose of your battery properly. In
some areas, the disposal of batteries in household or business
trash may be prohibited.

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Protecting Your Battery
The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your
battery’s performance.
䢇 In very limited circumstances, such as where your phone
has been exposed to extreme heat Cool Down message
screens will appear. To avoid possible damage to your
battery and phone, you should follow these instructions until
the phone is within its recommended temperature range.
When your phone is in Cool Down mode, only emergency
calls may be made.
䢇 Recently there have been some public reports of wireless
phone batteries overheating, catching fire, or exploding. It
appears that many, if not all, of these reports involve

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counterfeit or inexpensive, aftermarket-brand batteries with
unknown or questionable manufacturing standards. Nextel is
not aware of similar problems with Nextel phones resulting
from the proper use of batteries and accessories approved
by Nextel or the manufacturer of your phone. Use only
Nextel-approved or manufacturer-approved batteries and
accessories found at Sprint Stores or through your phone’s
manufacturer, or call 1-866-866-7509 to order. They’re also
available at www.nextel.com — click Accessories. Buying the
right batteries and accessories is the best way to ensure
they’re genuine and safe.
In order to avoid damage, charge the battery only in
temperatures that range from 32° F to 113° F (0° C to 45° C).
Don’t use the battery charger in direct sunlight or in high
humidity areas, such as the bathroom.
Never dispose of the battery by incineration.
Keep the metal contacts on top of the battery clean.
Don’t attempt to disassemble or short-circuit the battery.
The battery may need recharging if it has not been used for
a long period of time.
It’s best to replace the battery when it no longer provides
acceptable performance. It can be recharged hundreds of
times before it needs replacing.

Don’t store the battery in high temperature areas for long
periods of time. It’s best to follow these storage rules:
Less than one month:
-4° F to 140° F (-20° C to 60° C)
More than one month:
-4° F to 113° F (-20° C to 45° C)

Batteries and Chargers
Your battery, charger, or portable radio may contain symbols,
defined as follows:

Symbol
032374o

032376o

032375o

Definition
Important safety information
follows.
Do not dispose of your battery or
phone in a fire.
Your battery or phone may require
recycling in accordance with local
laws. Contact your local regulatory
authorities for more information.
Do not throw your battery or
phone in the trash.

Symbol
Li Ion BATT

032378o

Definition
Your phone contains an internal
lithium ion battery.
Do not let your battery, charger, or
phone get wet.
Important Safety Information

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Listening at full volume to music
or voice through a headset may
damage your hearing.

Using Your Phone With a Hearing
Aid Device
A number of Nextel phones have been tested for hearing aid
device compatibility. When some wireless phones are used
with certain hearing devices (including hearing aids and
cochlear implants), users may detect a noise which can
interfere with the effectiveness of the hearing device.
Some hearing devices are more immune than others to this
interference noise, and phones also vary in the amount of
interference noise they may generate. ANSI standard C63.19
was developed to provide a standardized means of measuring
both wireless phone and hearing devices to determine usability
rating categories for both.

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Ratings have been developed for mobile phones to assist
hearing device users find phones that may be compatible with
their hearing device. Not all phones have been rated for
compatibility with hearing devices. Phones that have been
rated have a label with the rating(s) located on the box, and are
listed at www.motorola.com/accessibility.
These ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary depending
on the user’s hearing device and individual type and degree of
hearing loss. If a hearing device is particularly vulnerable to
interference noise; even a phone with a higher rating may still
cause unacceptable noise levels in the hearing device. Trying
out the phone with your hearing device is the best way to
evaluate it for your personal needs.

M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements
for hearing aid compatibility and are likely to generate less
interference to hearing devices than unrated phones. (M4 is the
better/higher of the two ratings.)
T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and
are likely to be more usable with a hearing device’s telecoil (“T
Switch”or “Telephone Switch”) than unrated phones. (T4 is the
better/higher of the two ratings. Note that not all hearing
devices have telecoils in them.)

Note: This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing
aids for some of the wireless technologies that it uses.
However, there may be some newer wireless technologies
used in this phone that have not been tested yet for use with
hearing aids. It is important to try the different features of this
phone thoroughly and in different locations, using your
hearing aid or cochlear implant, to determine if you hear
any interfering noise. Consult your service provider about
its return and exchange policies and for information on
hearing aid compatibility.

Hearing aid devices may also be measured for immunity to
interference noise from wireless phones and should have
ratings similar to phones. Ask your hearing health care
professional for the rating of your hearing aid. Add the rating of
your hearing aid and your phone to determine probable
usability:
䢇 Any combined rating equal to or greater than six offers
excellent use.
䢇 Any combined rating equal to five is considered normal use.
䢇 Any combined rating equal to four is considered usable.
Thus, if you pair an M3 hearing aid with an M3 phone, you will
have a combined rating of six for “excellent use.”This is
synonymous for T ratings.
Nextel further suggests you experiment with multiple phones
(even those not labeled M3/T3 or M4/T4) while in the store to
find the one that works best with your hearing aid device.
Should you experience interference or find the quality of

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Your Phone
To further minimize interference:
䢇 Set the phone’s display and keypad backlight settings to
ensure the minimum time interval:

1. Press / > Settings > Display/Info > Backlight > Timer
or Java Timer.

2. Highlight the minimum time interval setting and press r.
䢇

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Position the phone so the internal antenna is farthest from
your hearing aid.
Move the phone around to find the point with least
interference.

Caring for the Environment by
Recycling
This symbol on a Motorola product means the product
should not be disposed of with household waste.

Disposal of your Mobile Device and Accessories
Please do not dispose of mobile devices or electrical
accessories (such as chargers, headsets, or batteries) with
your household waste. These items should be disposed of in
accordance with the national collection and recycling schemes
operated by your local or regional authority. Alternatively, you
may return unwanted mobile devices and electrical
accessories to any Motorola Approved Service Center in your
region. Details of Motorola approved national recycling
schemes, and further information on Motorola recycling
activities can be found at: www.motorola.com/recycling.

Important Safety Information

service unsatisfactory after purchasing your phone, promptly
return it to the store within 30 days of purchase. (A restocking
fee may be applied to exchanges. Visit www.sprint.com/returns
for details.) More information about hearing aid compatibility
may be found at:
www.motorola.com/accessibility, www.fcc.gov, www.fda.gov, and
www.accesswireless.org.

Disposal of your Mobile Device Packaging and
User’s Guide
Product packaging and user’s guides should only be disposed
of in accordance with national collection and recycling
requirements. Please contact your regional authorities for more
details.

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Export Law Assurances
This product is controlled under the export regulations of the
United States of America and Canada. The Governments of the
United States of America and Canada may restrict the
exportation or re-exportation of this product to certain
destinations. For further information contact the U.S.
Department of Commerce or the Canadian Department of
Foreign Affairs and International Trade.

California Perchlorate Label
Some mobile phones use an internal, permanent backup
battery on the printed circuit board that may contain very small
amounts of perchlorate. In such cases, California law requires
the following label:
Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. There is no special
handling required by consumers.

Radio Frequency (RF) Energy
This section contains important information on the safe and
efficient operation of your mobile device. Read this
information before using your mobile device.

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Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Energy
Your mobile device contains a transmitter and receiver. When it
is ON, it receives and transmits RF energy. When you
communicate with your mobile device, the system handling
your call controls the power level at which your mobile device
transmits.
Your Motorola mobile device is designed to comply with local
regulatory requirements in your country concerning exposure
of human beings to RF energy.

Operational Precautions
For optimal mobile device performance, and to be sure that
human exposure to RF energy does not exceed the guidelines
set forth in the relevant standards, always follow these
instructions and precautions.

Product Operation
When placing or receiving a phone call, hold your mobile
device just like you would a landline phone.
If you wear the mobile device on your body, always place the
mobile device in a Motorola-supplied or approved clip, holder,
holster, case, or body harness. If you do not use a body-worn
accessory supplied or approved by Motorola—or if you hang
your mobile device from a lanyard around your neck—keep the
mobile device and its antenna at least 2.5 centimeters (1 inch)
from your body when transmitting.

RF Energy Interference/Compatibility
Nearly every electronic device is subject to RF energy
interference from external sources if inadequately shielded,
designed, or otherwise configured for RF energy compatibility.
In some circumstances your mobile device may cause
interference with other devices.

Follow Instructions to Avoid Interference Problems
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Turn off your mobile device in any location where posted
notices instruct you to do so.
In an aircraft, turn off your mobile device whenever instructed
to do so by airline staff.
If your mobile device offers an airplane mode or similar
feature, consult airline staff about using it in flight.

Persons with implantable medical devices should observe the
following precautions:
䢇 ALWAYS keep the mobile device more than 20 centimeters
(8 inches) from the implantable medical device when the
mobile device is turned ON.
䢇 DO NOT carry the mobile device in the breast pocket.
䢇 Use the ear opposite the implantable medical device to
minimize the potential for interference.
䢇 Turn OFF the mobile device immediately if you have any
reason to suspect that interference is taking place.
䢇 Read and follow the directions from the manufacturer of your
implantable medical device. If you have any questions about
using your mobile device with your implantable medical
device, consult your healthcare provider.

Driving Precautions

Implantable Medical Devices

The use of wireless phones while driving may cause
distraction. Discontinue a call if you can’t concentrate on
driving.

If you have an implantable medical device, such as a
pacemaker or defibrillator, consult your physician before using
this mobile device.

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.

Important Safety Information

Using accessories not supplied or approved by Motorola may
cause your mobile device to exceed RF energy exposure
guidelines. For a list of Motorola-supplied or approved
accessories, visit our website at: www.motorola.com.

Responsible driving practices can be found in the “Smart
Practices While Driving” section in this guide (or separate
guide).

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Operational Warnings

National Council of Radiation Protection and Measurements
(NCRP).

Obey all posted signs when using mobile devices in public
areas.

Body-Worn Operation

Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often, but not
always, posted and can include fueling areas, such as below
decks on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, or
areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as
grain dust, or metal powders.

To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines, if
you wear a handset on your body, use the Motorola supplied or
approved carrying case, holster or other body-worn accessory.
If you do not use a body-worn accessory, ensure the antenna is
at least 2.5 centimeters from your body when transmitting. Use
of non-Motorola-approved accessories may violate FCC RF
exposure guidelines.

When you are in such an area, turn off your mobile device, and
do not remove, install, or charge batteries. In such areas,
sparks can occur and cause an explosion or fire.

Your Motorola phone is designed to comply with local
regulatory requirements in your country concerning exposure
of human beings to RF energy.

Knowing Radio Frequency Safety

For more information about RF exposure, visit the FCC website
at www.fcc.gov.

Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

The design of your phone complies with updated NCRP standards
described below.
In 1991–92, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
(IEEE) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) joined
in updating ANSI’s 1982 standard for safety levels with respect to
human exposure to RF signals. More than 120 scientists, engineers
and physicians from universities, government health agencies and
industries developed this updated standard after reviewing the
available body of research. In 1993, the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) adopted this updated standard in a regulation.
In August 1996, the FCC adopted hybrid standard consisting of the
existing ANSI/IEEE standard and the guidelines published by the

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Portable Radio Product Operation and EME Exposure
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Your Motorola radio product is designed to comply with the
following national and international standards and guidelines
regarding exposure of human beings to radio frequency
electromagnetic energy (EME):
United States Federal Communications Commission, Code
of Federal Regulations; 47 CFR part 2 sub-part J.

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American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Institute of
Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). C95. 1-1992.
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). C95.
1-2005 Edition.1
International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation
Protection (ICNIRP) 1998.
Ministry of Health (Canada). Safety Code 6. Limits of Human
Exposure to Radio frequency Electromagnetic Fields in the
Frequency Range from 3 kHz to 300 GHz, 1999.
Australian Communications Authority Radio
communications (Electromagnetic Radiation - Human
Exposure) Standard 2003.
ANATEL, Brazil Regulatory Authority, Resolution 303 (July 2,
2002) “Regulation of the limitation of exposure to electrical,
magnetic, and electromagnetic fields in the radio frequency
range between 9 kHz and 300 GHz.” “Attachment to
Resolution 303 from July 2, 2002.”

1.The information provided in this document supersedes the
general safety information in user’s guides published prior to
May 1, 2006.

Specific Absorption Rate
Your i890 model wireless phone meets the governmental
requirements for exposure to radio waves.
Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is
designed and manufactured to not exceed limits for exposure
to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government
and by the Canadian regulatory authorities. These limits are
part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted
levels of RF energy for the general population. The guidelines
are based on standards that were developed by independent
scientific organizations through periodic and thorough
evaluation of scientific studies. The standards include a
substantial safety margin designed for the safety of all persons,
regardless of age or health, and to account for any variations in
measurements.

Important Safety Information

䢇

The exposure standard for wireless mobile phones employs a
unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate
(SAR). The SAR limit set by the FCC and by the Canadian
regulatory authorities is 1.6 watts per kilogram (W/kg),
averaged over one gram of tissue. Tests for SAR are conducted
using procedures accepted by the FCC and by Industry
Canada with the phone transmitting at its highest certified
power level in all tested frequencies. Although the SAR is
determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR
level of the phone while operating can be below the maximum
value. This is because the phone is designed to operate at

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multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to
reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless
base station, the lower the power output.
Before a phone model is available for sale to the public in the
U.S. and Canada, it must be tested and certified to the FCC
and Industry Canada that it does not exceed the limit
established by each government for safe exposure. The tests
are performed in positions and locations (e.g., at the ear and
worn on the body) submitted to the FCC and available for
review by Industry Canada. The highest SAR value for this
model phone when tested for use at the ear is 0.45 W/kg, and
when worn on the body, as described in this user guide, is
0.63 W/kg. Body-worn measurements can differ, depending
upon available accessories and regulatory requirements. The
SAR information includes the Motorola testing protocol,
assessment procedure, and measurement uncertainty range
for this product.
While there may be differences between the SAR levels of
various phones and at various positions, they meet the
governmental requirements for safe exposure. Please note that
improvements to this product model could cause differences in
the SAR value for later products; in all cases, products are
designed to be within the guidelines.
Additional information on SAR can be found on the Cellular
Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) website:
www.phonefacts.net or the Canadian Wireless
Telecommunications Association (CWTA) website: www.cwta.ca.

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Owner’s Record
The model number, regulatory number, and serial number are
located on a nameplate inside the battery compartment.
Record the serial number in the space provided below. This will
be helpful if you need to contact us about your phone in the
future.
Model: i890
Serial No.:

Online Product Registration:
http://www.motorola.com/us/productregistration

Product registration is an important step toward enjoying your
new Motorola product. Registration permits us to contact you
for product or software updates and allows you to subscribe to
updates on new products or special promotions. Registration is
not required for warranty coverage. Please retain your original
dated sales receipt, as you may need to provide it for warranty
validation in the future.
Thank you for choosing a Motorola product.

Software Copyright Notice

The Motorola products described in this manual may include
copyrighted Motorola and third party software stored in
semiconductor memories or other media. Laws in the United
States and other countries preserve for Motorola and third party
software providers certain exclusive rights for copyrighted
software, such as the exclusive rights to distribute or reproduce
the copyrighted software. Accordingly, any copyrighted
software contained in the Motorola products may not be
modified, reverse-engineered, distributed, or reproduced in any
manner to the extent allowed by law. Furthermore, the
purchase of the Motorola products shall not be deemed to
grant either directly or by implication, estoppel, or otherwise,
any license under the copyrights, patents, or patent
applications of Motorola or any third party software provider,
except for the normal, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use
that arises by operation of law in the sale of a product.

Microsoft and Microsoft Internet Explorer are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
T9 is a trademark owned by Tegic Communications.
T9® Text Input Patent and Trademark Information.
This product is covered by U.S. Pat. 5,818,437, U.S. Pat.
5,953,541, U.S. Pat. 6,011,554 and other patents pending.
Java and all other Java-based marks are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the U.S. and
other countries.
All other product names or services mentioned in this manual
are the property of their respective trademark owners.

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Important Safety Information

Patent and Trademark Information

Open Source Software Information
For instructions on how to obtain a copy of any source code
being made publicly available by Motorola related to software
used in this Motorola mobile device you may send your request
in writing to:
MOTOROLA, INC.
OSS Management
600 North US Hwy 45
Libertyville, IL 60048
USA
The Motorola website opensource.motorola.com also contains
information regarding Motorola’s use of open source.
Motorola has created the opensource.motorola.com to serve as a
portal for interaction with the software community-at-large.
To view additional information regarding licenses,
acknowledgments and required copyright notices for open
source packages used in this Motorola mobile device, please
press / > Games and Apps > Open Source Notices.

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Privacy and Data Security
Motorola understands that privacy and data security are
important to everyone. Because some features of your phone
may affect your privacy or data security, please follow these
recommendations to enhance protection of your information:
䢇 Monitor access: Keep your phone with you and do not leave
it where others may have unmonitored access. Lock your
device’s keypad where this feature is available.
䢇 Keep software up to date: If Motorola or a software/
application vendor releases a patch or software fix for your
phone which updates the device’s security, install it as soon
as possible.
䢇 Erase before recycling: Delete personal information or data
from your phone prior to disposing of it or turning it in for
recycling. For step-by-step instructions on how to delete all
personal information from your device, please contact your
local service provider.
䢇 Understanding AGPS: In order to comply with emergency
caller location requirements of the FCC, certain Motorola
phones incorporate Assisted Global Positioning System
(AGPS) technology. AGPS technology also can be used in
non-emergency applications to track and monitor a user’s
location, for example, to provide driving directions. Users
who prefer not to permit such tracking and monitoring
should avoid using such applications.

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Smart Practices While Driving

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Drive Safe, Call Smart SM
Check the laws and regulations on the use of mobile devices
and their accessories in the areas where you drive. Always
obey them. The use of these devices may be prohibited or
restricted in certain areas. Contact www.motorola.com/callsmart
for more information.
Your mobile device lets you communicate by voice and data—
almost anywhere, anytime, wherever wireless service is
available and safe conditions allow. When driving a car, driving
is your first responsibility. If you choose to use your mobile
device while driving, remember the following tips:
䢇 Get to know your Motorola phone and its features such as
speed dial and redial. If available, these features help you to
place your call without taking your attention off the road.
䢇 When available, use a hands-free device. If possible, add an
additional layer of convenience to your phone with one of the
many Motorola Original hands-free accessories available
today.

䢇

Position your phone within easy reach. Be able to access
your phone without removing your eyes from the road. If you
receive an incoming call at an inconvenient time, if possible,
let your voice mail answer it for you.
Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving; if
necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous
weather conditions. Rain, sleet, snow, ice, and even heavy
traffic can be hazardous.
Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving.
Jotting down a “to do” list or going through your address
book takes attention away from your primary responsibility,
driving safely.
Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls
when your car is not moving or before pulling into traffic. If
you must make a call while moving, dial only a few numbers,
check the road and your mirrors, then continue.
Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that
may be distracting. Make people you are talking with aware
you are driving and suspend conversations that can divert
your attention away from the road.
Use your phone to call for help. Dial 911 or other local
emergency number in the case of fire, traffic accident, or
medical emergencies.*

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Important Safety Information

If you have further questions regarding how use of your phone
may impact your privacy or data security, please contact
Motorola.

䢇

Use your phone to help others in emergencies. If you see an
auto accident, crime in progress, or other serious emergency
where lives are in danger, call 911 or other local emergency
number, as you would want others to do for you.*
Call roadside assistance or a special non-emergency
wireless assistance number when necessary. If you see a
broken-down vehicle posing no serious hazard, a broken
traffic signal, a minor traffic accident where no one appears
injured, or a vehicle you know to be stolen, call roadside
assistance or other special non-emergency wireless
number.*
* Wherever wireless phone service is available

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S2. Manufacturer’s Warranty

Motorola Limited Warranty
for the United States and Canada

⽧

Motorola Limited Warranty for the United States and
Canada (page 175)

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Service and Repairs (page 179)

Your phone has been designed to provide you with
reliable, worry-free service. If for any reason you have a
problem with your equipment, please refer to the
manufacturer’s warranty in this section.
For information regarding the terms and conditions of service
for your phone, please visit www.nextel.com or call Nextel
Customer Service at 1-800-639-6111.

Subject to the exclusions contained below, Motorola, Inc.
warrants its telephones, pagers, messaging devices, and
consumer and professional two-way radios (excluding
commercial, government or industrial radios) that operate via
Family Radio Service or General Mobile Radio Service,
Motorola-branded or certified accessories sold for use with
these Products (“Accessories”) and Motorola software
contained on CD-ROMs or other tangible media and sold for
use with these Products (“Software”) to be free from defects in
materials and workmanship under normal consumer usage for
the period(s) outlined below. This limited warranty is a
consumer's exclusive remedy, and applies as follows to new
Motorola Products, Accessories and Software purchased by
consumers in the United States or Canada, which are
accompanied by this written warranty:

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Warranty

What does this Warranty Cover?

Products and Accessories
Products Covered

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Length of Coverage

Products and
Accessories as
defined above,
unless otherwise
provided for below.

One (1) year from the date of
purchase by the first consumer
purchaser of the product unless
otherwise provided for below.

Decorative
Accessories and
Cases. Decorative
covers, bezels,
PhoneWrap™
covers and cases.

Limited lifetime warranty for
the lifetime of ownership by
the first consumer purchaser
of the product.

Monaural Headsets.
Ear buds and boom
headsets that
transmit mono
sound through a
wired connection.

Limited lifetime warranty for
the lifetime of ownership by
the first consumer purchaser
of the product.

Consumer and
Professional
Two-Way Radio
Accessories.

Ninety (90) days from the date
of purchase by the first
consumer purchaser of the
product.

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Products Covered
Products and
Accessories that are
Repaired or
Replaced.

Length of Coverage
The balance of the original
warranty or for ninety (90)
days from the date returned to
the consumer, whichever is
longer.

Exclusions
Normal Wear and Tear. Periodic maintenance, repair and
replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear are excluded
from coverage.
Batteries. Only batteries whose fully charged capacity falls
below 80% of their rated capacity and batteries that leak are
covered by this limited warranty.
Abuse, Misuse and Accidents. Defects or damage that result
from abuse, misuse or accidents, including but not limited to:
(a) improper handling, usage, operation or storage (e.g.
operating the Product outside its permitted or intended uses
including as set forth by Motorola in the Products specification
sheets or other documentation, or failing to comply with the
Products usage documentation); abuse/neglect (e.g. broken/
bent/missing clips/fasteners/connectors); (b) contact with
liquids, water, rain, extreme humidity, heavy perspiration or
other moisture, sand, food, dirt or similar substances caused
from incorrectly securing the phone’s protective elements or

Use of Non-Motorola Products and Accessories. Defects or
damage that result from the use of Non-Motorola branded or
certified Products, Accessories, Software or other peripheral
equipment are excluded from coverage.
Unauthorized Service or Modification. Defects or damages
resulting from service, testing, adjustment, installation,
maintenance, alteration, or modification in any way by
someone other than Motorola, or its authorized service centers,
are excluded from coverage.
Altered Products. Products or Accessories with (a) serial
numbers or date tags that have been removed, altered or
obliterated; (b) broken seals or that show evidence of
tampering; (c) mismatched board serial numbers; or (d)
nonconforming or non-Motorola housings, or parts, are
excluded from coverage.
Communication Services. Defects, damages, or the failure of
Products, Accessories or Software due to any communication
service or signal you may subscribe to or use with the Products
Accessories or Software is excluded from coverage.

Software
Products Covered
Software. Applies only to
physical defects in the media
that embodies the copy of the
software (e.g. CD-ROM, or
floppy disk).

Length of Coverage
Ninety (90) days
from the date of
purchase.

Exclusions
Software Embodied in Physical Media. No warranty is made
that the software will meet your requirements or will work in
combination with any hardware or software applications
provided by third parties, that the operation of the software
products will be uninterrupted or error free, or that all defects in
the software products will be corrected.
Software NOT Embodied in Physical Media. Software that is not
embodied in physical media (e.g. software that is downloaded
from the internet), is provided “as is” and without warranty.

Warranty

subjecting the Products to conditions beyond their stated
specification or limits; (c) use of the Products for commercial
rental purposes; or (d) external causes or acts which are not
the fault of Motorola, including but not limited to flood, fire,
earthquake, tornado or other acts of God, are excluded from
coverage.

Who Is Covered?
This warranty extends only to the first consumer purchaser, and
is not transferable.

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What Will Motorola Do?
Motorola, at its option, will at no charge repair, replace or refund
the purchase price of any Products, Accessories or Software
that does not conform to this warranty. We may use functionally
equivalent reconditioned/refurbished/pre-owned or new
Products, Accessories or parts. No data, software or
applications added to your Product, Accessory or Software,
including but not limited to personal contacts, games and
ringer tones, will be reinstalled. To avoid losing such data,
software and applications please create a back up prior to
requesting service.

How to Obtain Warranty Service or Other
Information
USA

Phones
1-800-453-0920

TTY

1-877-483-2840

For Accessories and Software, please call the
telephone number designated above for the
product with which they are used
You will receive instructions on how to ship the Products,
Accessories or Software, at your expense, to a Motorola
Authorized Repair Center. To obtain service, you must include:

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(a) a copy of your receipt, bill of sale or other comparable proof
of purchase; (b) a written description of the problem; (c) the
name of your service provider, if applicable; (d) the name and
location of the installation facility (if applicable) and, most
importantly; (e) your address and telephone number.

What other limitations are there?
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS
LIMITED WARRANTY, OTHERWISE THE REPAIR,
REPLACEMENT, OR REFUND AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS
EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY
OF THE CONSUMER, AND IS PROVIDED IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. IN NO EVENT
SHALL MOTOROLA BE LIABLE, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR
TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS
OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT, ACCESSORY
OR SOFTWARE, OR FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR
LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS
OF INFORMATION OR DATA, SOFTWARE OR APPLICATIONS
OR OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THE ABILITY OR INABILITY TO USE THE
PRODUCTS, ACCESSORIES OR SOFTWARE TO THE FULL
EXTENT THESE DAMAGES MAY BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW.

Some states and jurisdictions do not allow the limitation
or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, or
limitation on the length of an implied warranty, so the
above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights that vary from state to state or from one
jurisdiction to another.

Warranty

Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for
Motorola certain exclusive rights for copyrighted Motorola
software such as the exclusive rights to reproduce and
distribute copies of the Motorola software. Motorola software
may only be copied into, used in, and redistributed with, the
Products associated with such Motorola software. No other use,
including without limitation disassembly of such Motorola
software or exercise of the exclusive rights reserved for
Motorola, is permitted.

Service and Repairs
If you have questions or need assistance, we’re here to help.
Go to www.motorola.com/support, where you can select from
a number of customer care options. You can also contact the
Motorola Customer Support Center at 1-800-453-0920 (United
States), 1-877-483-2840 (TTY/TDD United States for hearing
impaired).

S2. Manufacturer’s Warranty

179

Index
A
Accessories 21
Charger 21
Li-Ion Battery 21
Activation 2
Airplane Mode 78
Answering Calls 23
Applications
See also Java Applications
Attachments 58
See also MMS Messages
Audio Files
Fast Forward and Rewind
146
Inserting in Messages 56
Pause 146
Playing 146
Resume 146
See also Voice Records
Skip 146
180

Index

Volume 147
B
Backlight 74
Battery 11–13
Charging 13
Disposal 162
Installing 12
Safety 160
Bluetooth 134–139
Deleting Received Items 139
Receiving Items 138
Sending Contacts 137
Transfers, Canceling 138
Viewing Received Items 138
Bookmarks
Accessing 68
Creating 68
Browser
Opening 67
Restarting 69

C
Calendar
See Datebook
Call Alerts
Answer 42
Deleting 43
Queue 43
Responding 43
Sending 42
Viewing 43
Call Filtering 82
Call Forwarding 62, 63
All Calls 63
Missed Calls 64
Off 63
Call Timers 121
Call Waiting 61
Off 61
Caller ID 60
Calls
Direct Connect Calls 29
Direct Talk Calls 44

Contacts 98–104
Adding an Entry 99
Assign a Picture to an Entry
104
Creating 99
Deleting 103
Editing Entries 102
Making Direct Connect Calls
30
Making Phone Calls 28
Searching 101
Voice Name 100
D
Datebook
Creating Events 106
Deleting Events 108
Editing Events 108
Making Calls From Datebook
and Datebook Reminders
109
Receiving Reminders 108
Using Your Phone’s Datebook
105

Dialing Codes
Non-Emergency Numbers 65
Telecommunications Relay
Service 65
Digital Rights Management See
DRM
Direct Connect
One Touch, Setting 79
Direct Connect Calls
Dialing 29
From Contacts 30
Member ID 30
Voice Name 31
Direct Connect Number
Viewing 17, 110
Direct Connect Numbers 30
Direct Send 35–40
Contacts 39
Groups 40
My Info 38
Pictures 35
Receiving Contacts 39

Index

From Contacts 30
Group Connect 31
International 65
Phone Call While in Direct
Connect 28
Phone Calls 23
Talkgroup Calls 40
Using the Member ID 30
Voice Name 28, 31
Camcorder
See Video
Camera 128–130
Camera Setup 130
Exposure Control 129
GPS Tag 129, 130
Options 129
Self Timer 129
Style 129
Talking Pictures 128
White Balance 129
Zoom 130
Carousel 85
Clock Display 75

181

Receiving My Info 39
Receiving Pictures 36
Direct Talk
Code 45
Private Only 46
Receiving All Calls On
Channel 47
Setting Up 45
Display Screen 14
Downloading Content 69
DRM 113
Deleting Items 143
Expired Items 114
Managing Items 113
Renewing Items 114
Renewing License 114
Status Icons 142
Viewing License Information
113
E
Email 67
Emergency Numbers 24
End-of-Call Options 26
182

Index

Entering Text 17–21
Alpha Mode 19
Numbers 19
Quick Notes 19
Selecting Mode 17
Word Text Input 18

Creating Groups 32
Deleting 33
Groups vs. Talkgroups 40
Icons 35
Making Calls 31
Removing Members 33
Sending With Direct Send 40
Settings 89

F
Fast Forward
Music 146

H
Headset 79
Hearing Aid Compatibility 163

G
Games 69
See also Java Applications
GPS Enabled 114
Best Results 116
Emergency Calls 115
Map Software 117
Privacy Options 87
Security 88
Viewing Location 116
GPS PIN 88
Group Connect
Adding Group Members 32

I
Icons
Contacts 99
Groups 35
Status Information 14
Images
Editing 152, 153
External Display 153
Menu 152
Slideshow 152
Viewing 152
In-Call Options 25

M
Java Applications 111–112
Deleting 112
Downloading 112
Downloading Games 69
Ending Applications 111
Installing Applications 111
Memory 114
Privacy 89
Reorder Java Applications
112
Resuming Applications 111
Running Applications 111
Suspending Applications 111

K
Key Functions 6
L
Language 86
Lock Code
Changing 92
Locking Your Keypad 92

Making Calls 23
Media Center 140
Deleting 142
Forward Locked 141
Locking Items 142
Memory 143
Pictures 143
Renaming Items 142
Viewing 140
Memo 119
Calling From 119
Editing 119
Viewing 119
Memory
Java Applications 114
Media Center 143
MMS Messages 77
Ring Tones 71
Voice Records 121
Menu
Navigation 16

Selecting 16
Menu Style 75
Message Center 48
MMS Messages 51
Text Messaging (SMS) 60
Voicemail 50
Messages
Notifications 49
Messaging Settings
Notification 76
Signature 78
microSD Card 123–127
Adapter 125
Folders 126
Formatting 126
Inserting 123
Memory 125
Removing 124
Setting Storage Options 126
MMS Messages 51–60
Attachments 58
Calls From 59
CleanUp 78
Index

Index

Locking Your Phone 91

International Numbers 65
J

183

Deleting 58
Embedded Objects 58
Forwarding 57, 58
Going to Website 60
Locking 59
Memory 77
Outbox 57
Quick Notes 55
Receiving 57
Sending 51
Multimedia 140–151
Multimedia Messages
See MMS Messages
Music
Fast Forward and Rewind
146
Pause and Resume 146
Playing 146
Volume 147
Mute 26
My Info
Editing 110
Receiving 39, 94
184

Index

Sending 37
My Music
Accessing 144
Deleting Files 150
Equalizer 151
Folders and Lists 145
Playlists 148
Repeat 147
Visuals 151
N
Nextel Direct Send
See Direct Send
Nextel Direct Talk
See Direct Talk
Nextel Service
Account Passwords 3
Activation 2
Operator Services 4
Non-Emergency Numbers 65
Notepad
See Memo

O
One Touch Direct Connect 79
Outbox 57
Owner’s Record 170
P
Pauses 27
Storing 101
Phone
Connecting to Computer 127
Phone (illus.) 5
Phone Number
Finding 27
Saving 26
With Pauses 27
Your Numbers 17
Phone Settings 70–91
Call Answer Mode 85
Display Settings 74–76
Language 86
Messaging Settings 76–78
Shortcuts 83
Sound Settings 70–74

Q
Quick Notes 55
R
Radio Frequency 166
Recent Calls 93–96
Call Alerts 94
Deleting Recent Calls List 96
My Info 94
Prepending a Number 97
Saving a Number 96
Remote Direct Connect Button
21
Resetting Your Phone 86
Rewind
Music 146
Ring Tones
Deleting 71
Memory 71
Setting in Contacts 100
Vibrate 73
Ringer Types 70

Safety Information 156–174
Radio Frequency 166
Tips 157
Security 90–92
Shortcuts
Creating 83
Deleting 84
Editing 84
Using 83
Silence All 73
SIM Card
Removing and Inserting 10
Security 90
SIM PIN 90
Songs
See Music Player
Speakerphone 26
Speed Dial
Assigning Numbers 103
Making a Call 28

Index

Pictures 143
Inserting in Messages 55,
143
Saving From Messages 60
Playlist 148
Creating 148
Editing 148
Favorites 150
Reordering 149
Podcasts 150
Prepend Dialing 86
Profiles 79
Call Filtering 82
Creating 81
Deleting 81
Editing 81
Switching 80
Temporary 80
Viewing 79
PTT Options 89
Push To Talk 89

185

V
Talkgroups 40
Join 41
Settings 89
TDD/TTY Devices 65
Telecommunications Relay
Service 65
Text Entry 17–20
Database 18
Mode 17
Text Messaging
See MMS Messages
Three-Way Calling 62
Transmitters
Turning On and Off 78
TTY Devices 65
Turning Your Phone On and Off
13

U
Unlocking Your Keypad 92
Unlocking Your Phone 92

186

Index

Vibrate All 72
Video 130
External Display 154
My Videos 153
Options 131
Recording 130
Settings 132
Viewing 153
Voice Name 28, 31
Creating 100
Voice Records
Creating 120
Deleting 121
Inserting in Messages 56
Labelling 120
Locking 121
Memory 121
Playing 120
Saving From Messages 60
Voicemail
Playing Messages 50
Retrieving 49

Setting Up 2, 50
Volume
Music 147
W
Waits
Storing 101
Wallpaper 74, 144
Warranty 175–179
Water Resistance 13
Web 67–69
Bookmarks 68
Go to Websites 68
Launching 67
Reloading a Web Page 68
Restarting 69
Wireless Data Services 67
Downloads 69
Games, Ringers, & More 69
Word Text Input 18

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