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Messaging Services
Youri88sphone offers choices in Messaging Services—Voice Mail and
Nextel Mobile Messaging (Text and Numeric Messaging and Nextel Two-Way
Messaging).
Nextel Mobile Messaging helps keep you in touch with co-workers and
customers, regardless of where you travel on the Nextel National Network:
Text and Numeric Messaging allows others to send you a message that is
displayed directly on your Nextel phone.
Two-Way Messaging, a Nextel Online service provides immediate contact,
even when you can’t make or take a call. Two-Way Messaging allows you
to send, receive, and respond to text messages quickly and discreetly, at the
push of a button.
The main topics covered in this section are listed below:
Message Center
The Message Center enables you to access all messaging services through one
screen.
To access the Message Center:
If MESG is one of your display options:Message Center Page 101
Nextel Voice Mail MessagesPage 102
Text and Numeric Messaging Page 102
Nextel Two-Way MessagingPage 105
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If MESG is not one of your display options:
TheMessage Centerscreen displays the number of messages you have in each
message service—Voice Mail(Voice Mail),Text Msgs(Text and Numeric
Messages), andNet Alert(Two-Way Messaging and other Wireless Web-based
mail).
To access any message service:
Nextel Voice Mail Messages
See“Nextel Voice Mail”on page 85.
Text and Numeric Messaging
With Nextel Text and Numeric Messaging, Nextel will:
Allow text (alpha) messages up to 140 characters in length.
Allow numeric messages up to 20 characters in length when a caller
presses“1”during your Voice Mail greeting
Accept your messages even if you are unavailable, if your phone is turned
off, or if you are busy on another call.
Alert you of a new text or numeric message, even if you are on another call.
Store a message if you are using Nextel Direct Connect and deliver it upon
completion of the call.
Store the message if you are outside of the coverage area and deliver it as
soon as you are back in a coverage area.
Attempt continuous delivery of messages until successful, for up to 7 days.
1From the idle screen, pressm.
2PressRto scroll toMessages.
3PressBunder SELECT.
1From theMessage Centerscreen, pressRto scroll to the message
service you want to access.
2PressBunder the display option on the right. This option varies
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Text and Numeric Messaging
With Nextel Text and Numeric Messaging, your Nextel phone will:
Refer to text and numeric messages as Text Messages.
Stamp the message with the time and date the message was left.
Storeupto16messagesatatime,thatwillremainuntilyoudeletethem.
NOTE:“Mail Waiting, Memory Full”displays when 16 message
registers are full. (Messages must be erased before you can
receive others.)
Allow for“Auto Call Back”of a phone number that is included within a
message, by pressings. If the message contains two phone numbers, Auto
Call Back will dial the last number.
Notification of New Messages
When you receive a new message:
New Text Messagewilldisplayonthescreen.
Your phone will alert you every 30 seconds until you pressBunder
READ orBunder EXIT.
Accessing New Messages
When you receive a message, you can view it immediately or later.
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Viewing a Message Immediately
Viewing a Message Later
Viewing Stored Messages
1PressBunder READ. The message displays.
2If the message fills more than one screen, useSto scroll through the
rest of the message.
3PressAunder SAVE to save the message.
Or,
PressBunder DELETE to delete the message.
PressAunder EXIT. The
.icon will appear on the idle screen to
remind you that you have a stored message.
1In theMessage Centerscreen, pressSto scroll down toTe x t M s g s.
The number of new messages and the total number of messages are
displayed.
2PressBunder SELECT. TheText Msg Inboxscreen appears.
3PressSto scroll to the message you want to read and pressBunder
READ.
4If the message fills more than one screen, useSto scroll through the
rest of the message.
5PressAunder SAVE to save the message.
Or,
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Nextel Two-Way Messaging
Sending a Message
Nextel Text and Numeric Messaging includes four options for sending
messages: Web Messaging on nextel.com, Email Messaging, Numeric
Messaging, and Operator Assisted Messaging.
Web Messaging on nextel.com
Nextel’s Web Messaging enables you to send a message to yourself, a single
Nextel customer, or a group of Nextel customers. It also includes a“Schedule
For Later”option, which allows you to schedule messages to be sent at a
specific time and date. You can also check on the delivery status of your
messages.
For more information or to send a Web message, go to nextel.com and click on
Send a MessageorNextel Mobile Messaging.
Email Messaging
From any email account, type the 10-digit phone number of a Nextel customer
in theTofield and [email protected](for example,
[email protected]). The entire message can be up to 140
characters. (For Two-Way subscribers, the message can be up to 500
characters).
Numeric Messaging
The caller must press“1”during your Voice Mail greeting.
Once the caller presses“1,”only numeric messages can be sent.
Operator Assisted Messaging*
The caller can press“2”during your Voice Mail greeting. Or, call 1-800-
NEXGRAM (1-800-639-4726). Outside of the U.S., call 1-858-279-8495.
A text message can be sent immediately or for future delivery.
The operator will send the message.
* The Operator Assisted Messaging feature is required. There is also an additional
charge for this service. For more information, contact Customer Care, or visit
nextel.com.
Nextel Two-Way Messaging
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With Two-Way Messaging, you can:
Send and receive messages (up to 500 characters in length) with preset
replies and respond to them at the touch of a button.
Exchange messages with almost anyone with a message-capable phone
from your Nextel phone.
Create and store your own frequently used responses that lets you send
informative answers without keying in text.
Contact several Nextel customers at once from any email system or
nextel.com.
Respondtomessageswhenyou’re in a meeting or noisy location.
To activate this service, call 1-800-NEXTEL6 or contact your Nextel sales
representative. For additional information on how to use this service, see“Two-
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Direct Connect
Nextel Direct Connect®
Nextel Direct Connect is a digital two-way radio feature that allows you to
communicate with your co-workers and clients for a fraction of the cost of
traditional cellular calls.
With Nextel Direct Connect, you can use the Private Call feature to contact an
individual. You can use the Group Call feature to contact a group of people
designated as a Talkgroup.
NOTE: Nextel Direct Connect®is only available in your home calling
area.
This section includes everything you will need to know to take advantage of
Nextel Direct Connect (digital two-way radio) service:
Private Call
There are several ways to reach an individual using Nextel Direct Connect:
Enter the person’s Private ID from the keypad.
Select the person’s Private ID from your Phonebook.
Select the person’s Private ID from your Recent Calls list.
CallaPrivateID,ifitisyourmostrecentcall.
Use voice-activated dialing.
NOTE: The Recent Calls list displays briefly after each Private or
Group Call.
Whether you dial the person’s Private ID directly or use a number stored in your
Phonebook or Recent Calls list, you must have the individual’s Private ID to use
Nextel Direct Connect. To learn how to store names and numbers, see
“Phonebook”on page 41. Private Call Page 107
Call AlertsPage 110
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nextel.com NOTE: When dialing or storing a Private ID, the asterisks must be
entered as part of the Private ID in order to make a Nextel Direct
Connect Private Call.
USER TIP:To find out your own Private ID, see“My Information”on
pa ge 25 .
Making a Private Call from the Keypad
Making a Private Call from the Phonebook
If you have stored a person’s Private ID in your Phonebook (see“Adding
Phonebook Entries”on page 46), you can use your Phonebook to make a Private
Call to that person.
1Enter the Private ID of the person you are trying to call. Be sure to enter
Area ID*Network ID*Member ID.
2Press and hold the Nextel Direct Connect®Push-to-Talk (PTT) button
on the side of the phone. Begin talking after the phone emits a chirping
sound.
3Release the PTT button to listen.
1From the idle screen, pressm.
2PressRto scroll toPhonebook.PressBunder SELECT.
3From thePhonebookscreen, pressSto scroll through the names until
the desired name or Private ID is highlighted. (If the Private icon
iappears to the right of the number, the number is the Private ID).
If more than one number is stored for an entry, pressTuntil
idisplays.
4Press and hold the PTT button on the side of the phone. Begin talking
after the phone emits a chirping sound.
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Private Call
Making a Private Call from the Recent Calls List
For more information on the Recent Calls list, see“Recent Calls”on page 67.
Making Private Calls Using Voice-Activated Dialing
If you have recorded a voice name for a Private ID in your Phonebook (see
“Voice Names”on page 43), you can use this feature to call the number.
USER TIP:If you have difficulty making calls using a voice name, try
assigning a longer voice name to the number. For example,
if the voice name“Joe”fails to place a call to Joe Smith’s
number, try assigning the voice name“Joe Smith”to the
number.
1From the idle screen, pressm.
2PressRto scroll toRecent Calls.PressBunder SELECT.
3From theRecent Callsscreen, pressSto scroll to the desired name or
Private ID. If more than one number is stored for an entry, pressT
until the
idisplays.
4Press and hold the PTT button on the side of the phone. Begin talking
after the phone emits a chirping sound.
5Release the PTT button to listen.
1From the idle screen, press and holdton the side of your phone until
theSay Name Nowscreen appears, then release.
2Speaking into the microphone, say the voice name assigned to the
Private ID you want to call.
3Your phone will play the name back to you. Press the PTT button when
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Receiving a Private Call
When you receive a Private Call, your phone emits a chirp.Private in Useand
the Private ID or the name of the caller (if stored in your Phonebook) displays
on the screen.
To respond to a Private Call:
Storing Private IDs
For information on how to store Private IDs to your Phonebook, see“Adding
Phonebook Entries”on page 46.
For information on how to quickly store Private IDs, see“Storing Phone
Numbers and Private IDs Fast”on page 51.
Call Alerts
You can send a Call Alert, which lets recipients know that you would like to talk
with them. When you send an alert, the recipient will receive a series of beeps
and your name or Private ID will appear on the display.
Placing a Call Alert from the Keypad
1Wait for the caller to finish speaking.
2Press and hold the PTT button. Begin talking after the phone emits a
chirping sound.
3Release the PTT button to listen.
1Enter the Private ID of the person you want to call. Be sure to enter
Area ID*Network ID*Member ID.
2PressBunder ALERT. TheReadytoAlertscreen displays.
3Press and hold the PTT button untilAlert Successfuldisplays. The
recipient’s phone sounds the alert intermittently until the user of the
phone answers, queues, or clears the alert.