Read the basic instructions on how to perform the main tasks on your device. For complete instructions for your BlackBerry 7100i, refer to the BlackBerry 7100i User Guide found on your setup CD. Good luck with your BlackBerry 7100i from Nextel! How To Use This Guide from Nextel purchase.
Contacting Customer Care... 17 Driving Tips ... 19 Nextel Email Services... 20 BlackBerry Internet Service Email... 20 BlackBerry Enterprise Server Email ... 24 Sending an Email ... 25 Nextel Phone Services ... 26 Making a Phone Call ... 26 Dialing Using Letters ... 26 Ending a Phone Call...
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Nextel® Welcome Guide Using Your Personal Information Management Items ... 30 Scheduling a Meeting ... 30 Creating a Task... 30 Writing a Memo ... 31 Adding a Contact ... 31 Adding a Contact from a Message, Memo, Call Log, or Web Page.. 31 Adding a Custom Phone Tune for a Contact ...
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Nextel Web Services ... 42 Accessing NWS Web Sites ... 42 PIN and SMS Messaging... 44 About PIN Messages ... 44 Sending a PIN Message ... 44 About SMS Messages ... 44 Open SMS messages ... 44 Multimedia Messaging ... 45 Sending an MMS Message ...
Getting Help There are many ways to find answers to your questions at any time. • The CD included in your kit contains the complete BlackBerry 7100i from Nextel User’s Guide. • From the Home screen, click the Help screen.
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Using the SureType Your BlackBerry device uses SureType innovative keyboard technology that integrates a traditional phone keypad with a keyboard layout. SureType recognize word patterns and allows you to easily enter information. When you type, the letters on the screen change automatically so that by the time you finish typing a word, SureType has probably already figured it out.
Nextel® Welcome Guide To set up your BlackBerry 7100i from Nextel, follow these steps: Step 1: Insert the SIM card Step 2: Insert the battery Step 3: Turn on the power Step 4: Set the date/time Step 5: Connect to the wireless network...
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Note:Your kit may contain a charged battery. If you need to charge your battery, it should take less than an hour. Slide off the battery cover by pushing up the tab marked BlackBerry and pulling out the cover. If the battery is inserted, remove it by pushing up with your thumb from the bottom of the battery.
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Nextel® Welcome Guide Step 3: Turn on the Power On the device, if the power is off, press the Power button located at the top of your device on the left side. Step 4: Set the Date/Time The Date/Time dialogue box appears the first time you power on the device.
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For step-by-step instructions on how to set up your email options, please see “BlackBerry Internet Service Email” on page 20. BlackBerry Enterprise Server type is for you if you use your BlackBerry device through a corporate network that employs a system administrator to manage a BlackBerry Enterprise Server within your company.
Step 7: Transfer Your Contacts If you are new to Nextel, you will want to transfer your contacts to your BlackBerry device, click the Help screen > Contacts for more information. If you are an existing Nextel and are upgrading, you can transfer contacts that you have saved on your SIM card phone book to your new device.
Setting up Your Notification Profiles A notification profile is designed to alert or notify you of incoming messages or calls, appointments, task reminders, and browser content. You can create a profile that specifies: • which sounds to use, • what volume level of your ring to use, or •...
Nextel® Welcome Guide Navigating Your BlackBerry Navigating Screens Turn on/off the BlackBerry device Lock the BlackBerry device keyboard Unlock the BlackBerry device keyboard Move the cursor Return to the previous screen Return to the Home screen Click an item Select multiple items...
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Select an item from the list that appears when you type Capitalize a letter Insert a period Type the alternate character on a key Insert a symbol Insert an accented character Phone Shortcuts Open the Phone screen > make a call End a call Turn mute on and off during a call...
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Nextel® Welcome Guide Type a phone number extension Turn speakerphone on or off Browser Shortcuts Go back one page Exit the browser Go to the next page in the history Switch between normal and full-screen mode Page down Stop a web page from loading Go to a specific web page Message Shortcuts Compose from the messages...
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View Voice Mail messages Page up in an open message Page down in an open message Calendar Shortcuts Go to the next day, week or month Go to the previous day, week, or month Schedule an appointment Move the cursor horizontally in week view Move the cursor vertically in month view...
Nextel® Welcome Guide Status Indicators Full battery power Low battery power Charging Receiving data Shift mode on Alt mode on Location-based services Speakerphone off for Walkie-Talkie Missed call Sent message Message not sent Unread message Message includes attachment System is busy Notification LED Wireless coverage LED Service book waiting...
Fields Press the Space key to change the value of a field. Press the Alt key to view all the values that are available in the selected field Menus Click the trackwheel to view the menu. On the menu, click standard actions such as New, View, Edit, Delete, Save, Options, and Help.
U.S. to give you the freedom of reliable and encrypted, nationwide access to critical information anywhere, anytime. Your BlackBerry 7100i from Nextel is loaded with a variety of features to make your life easier: Nextel Digital Cellular – The BlackBerry 7100i from Nextel uses Nextel’s All-Digital National Network for digital cellular service.
Manage your time and your “to do list” while on the go. Customizing – Personalize your device to meet your individual needs. Use Options and Profiles to customize your BlackBerry device. Set an alarm, lock your keyboard to prevent unintended typing, or customize notification profiles to create a set of behaviors for your device to use in certain situations such as meetings or in the car.
Placing an Order Accessories Nextel has a variety of approved accessories to support your BlackBerry 7100i from Nextel such as Vehicle Power Chargers, Batteries, Bluetooth Wireless Accessories, Sync/USB Data Cables, Carry Holsters, Chargers, and Hands-Free items. To order accessories go to nextel.com...
BlackBerry 7100i from Nextel, call 1-800-639-6111 or contact your Nextel Authorized Representative. Driving Tips Your BlackBerry device is a great safety tool. You can instantly call for help in emergencies or alert your next appointment that you’re running late. Please follow these tips when you’re behind the wheel.
Guidelines • You must create an initial BlackBerry Internet Service account to begin using email on your BlackBerry device. You can create your BlackBerry Internet Service account either “Over the Air” using your BlackBerry device or from your computer. •...
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Using your computer’s Internet Browser, go to nextel.com/ blackberry. Click on Access BlackBerry Internet Email Service. Click Create New Account from the Login page. The BlackBerry Email Account Setup page appears. Type the PIN for the device for the new account.
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12. To log in to your account without adding other email accounts, click Continue. Adding ISP/POP3 Email Accounts Once you have setup your BlackBerry device BlackBerry Internet Service email, you can add supported ISP/POP3 email accounts. Note: Depending on your internet service provider (ISP) or system administrator, you might not be able to add some types of accounts.
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If you click Continue, you will enter the BlackBerry Internet Email Service. Mailbox Limit Your Blackberry Internet Service Account has a size limit. To avoid reaching the limit, delete items from your mailbox regularly or set up auto-aging rules for message deletion.
Activate the Device over the Wireless Network Note: This option is for BlackBerry Enterprise Server users only. Verify that you are in a wireless coverage area and that your BlackBerry device is connected to the wireless network. From the Home screen Options, click Advanced Options.
If Enterprise Activation does not appear on the Home screen, under Options, click Enterprise Activation. Sending an Email From the Home screen, click the Messages screen. Click Compose Email and click the trackwheel. In the To field, type an email address or a contact name. USER TIP: The CC field and the Subject field are optional.
Nextel® Welcome Guide The BlackBerry 7100i from Nextel enables you to make and receive domestic and international phone calls, make emergency calls, and be notified of a missed call. Your BlackBerry device uses Nextel’s All-Digital National Network for digital cellular service. If you have subscribed to a Nextel voice plan, you are able to make local or long distance calls (airtime and long distance charges will apply).
Ending a Phone Call To end a phone call, press the End key. Using the Mute Option To mute a call, click the trackwheel. Click Mute. To turn mute off, click the trackwheel. Click Turn Mute Off. You can also use the a shortcut.
View the catalog online at www.nextel.com/downloads where you can listen to and purchase ring tones. Caller ID Your BlackBerry device automatically displays the phone number of the person calling (unless blocked by the caller), enabling you to decide whether to take the call.
Additional Phone Features Nextel 411 Nextel 411 provides friendly services for on-the-go professionals. Simply dial 411 from your BlackBerry device anywhere within the continental United States and Hawaii for the following services: Nationwide Call Completion Nextel 411 operators will connect you to any listing in the continental United States and Hawaii.
For more information, the CD included in your kit contains the complete BlackBerry 7100i from Nextel User’s Guide. Scheduling a Meeting From the Home screen, click the Calendar screen, click the trackwheel.
Writing a Memo From the Home screen, click Memos, click the trackwheel. Click New. Type a title. Type the body of the memo. Click the trackwheel. Click Save. Adding a Contact From the Home screen, click Address Book, click the trackwheel. Click New Address.
Note: The SIM card phone book functionality will only work with devices that use a 64K SIM card. The Blackberry 7100i from Nextel will only be compatible with Motorola 3 digit series phones (example: i860, i830, i730, etc.). If you attempt to transfer contacts using a non-compatible SIM card you will receive the following message "No SIM PhBk."...
Adding a New Contact to Your SIM Card Phone Book Click Copy All To Address Book. Note: If you attempt to copy a SIM card contact with a phone number that matches a contact already listed in the address book, the SIM card contact is not copied.
Note: If you are calling from a phone other than your BlackBerry device, dial your 10-digit PTN. When you hear the greeting, press the star key ( to access your Voice Mail box. The system will prompt you to Enter your password.
Changing Your Password Note: If you forget your password, contact Nextel Customer Care. They will reset your password to the last seven digits of your phone number. From the main Voice Mail menu, press 4 to access Personal Options. Press 4 to access Personal Preferences. Press 1 to modify your password.
Nextel® Welcome Guide Nextel Voice Mail, enter your 10-digit phone number and click the trackwheel. Your device dials your Voice Mail access number. Follow the prompts to listen to your messages. Note: If you have subscribed to Nextel Voice Mail and a new Voice Mail message is received, the Call Voice Mail menu option appears on the menu of all device applications.
• Fast forward 6 seconds— press 3 • Fast forward to end of message — press 3 3 • Play the date and time stamp — press 5 5 Options available while a message is playing or after it has played: •...
Nextel® Welcome Guide Nextel Nextel Walkie-Talkie Service is a powerful, long-range, digital walkie- talkie feature. It lets you instantly contact any Nextel customer in your local calling area with a simple push of a button. You can communicate with your coworkers and clients for a fraction of the cost of traditional cellular calls.
From the Home Screen On the Home screen, type the Nextel Walkie-Talkie number of the person you are trying to call. Be sure to enter Area ID*Network ID*Member ID Press and hold the Walkie-Talkie button at the side of your device. Begin talking after the phone emits a chirping sound.
Nextel® Welcome Guide Finding Your Walkie-Talkie Number Click the trackwheel while in the Phone screen. Click Status. Your Walkie-Talkie number appears in the format: AreaID*NetworkID*MemberID. Note: Your Walkie-Talkie number is also known as your DC#. Receiving Nextel Walkie-Talkie Service Calls When you receive a new Walkie-Talkie Call, you are notified (as specified in your notification profile).
Placing Group Connect Calls Placing Group Connect Calls In a Group Connect call, you can communicate instantly with a group of people that you have previously set up as a Talkgroup. A Talkgroup is a predefined group that has been provisioned by Nextel or an account administrator.
With Nextel Web Services (NWS), staying informed and keeping in touch has never been easier. Nextel Web Services uses the browser on your BlackBerry 7100i from Nextel, to provide real-time wireless Web access to the information and services relevant to your everyday life. Use your...
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Check back often to get information on or participate in special seasonal events and activities. Marketplace: Shop various online stores with your BlackBerry device. Search for product information and reviews. Evaluate, compare and purchase business and personal merchandise such as books, software, electronics, construction tools, and equipment.
About PIN Messages A Personal Identification Number (PIN) uniquely identifies each BlackBerry device on the network. If you know the PIN of another BlackBerry device user, you can send a PIN message to that person. PIN messages are not routed through email accounts so you do not need an email address to send a PIN message.
You can send and receive these messages from your phone, through any email account, and from nextel.com. Note: The BlackBerry 7100i from Nextel is designed to work with Nextel messaging-capable handsets. Using MMS, you can send messages that contain JPEG, GIF, animated GIF, WBMP, PNG, text, vcard, vCalendar, SMIL, and single channel MIDI ring tones.
Nextel® Welcome Guide Manage MMS messages Open a message. Click the trackwheel. Click one of the following menu items: • Save • Reply • Forward • Reply to All • Delete Note: When you reply to an MMS message, the previous message is not included.
Attaching an Address to an MMS Message From the subject line or text body of an MMS Message: Click the trackwheel. Click Attach Address (vCard). You can attach multiple addresses by clicking Attach Address. Using the trackwheel, click on the contact you wish to attach. Click the trackwheel.
Nextel® Welcome Guide Your BlackBerry device is equipped with a Global Positioning System (GPS) feature. This feature uses information from GPS satellites orbiting the earth to determine the approximate geographical location of your device (latitude and longitude). When you make a 911 emergency call, the GPS feature of your device can help emergency personnel locate you.
Enhancing GPS Performance Sometimes the GPS feature of your device may be unable to complete a location calculation successfully. If this happens when you are trying to view your location on the device's display, you will see a message indicating that your device cannot access satellites. To improve accuracy and increase your chances of a successful calculation, do the following: •...
Nextel® Welcome Guide Bluetooth is a radio technology that can connect your BlackBerry device to another device, for example a headset, a keyboard, or even some newer models of cars. Bluetooth technology pairs these devices, without wires, over a short distance (approximately 30 feet).
BlackBerry device, go to nextel.com from your BlackBerry Browser. Java Applications Customize and enhance your BlackBerry 7100i from Nextel with robust wireless applications based on the Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition (J2ME ). Download a variety of business tools to streamline your mobile professional needs and increase productivity.
(collectively, the "Number(s)") assigned to Customer's account. This Agreement also governs the purchase and or use of Customer's cellular phone ("Phone"), BlackBerry device, radio equipment and all other related equipment or devices and the software applications loaded on any of the same used in connection with the Service ("Equipment").
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General Terms and Conditions Agreement, this Agreement shall govern. IN CONSIDERATION OF THE PAYMENTS AND THE MUTUAL COVENANTS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT, NEXTEL AND CUSTOMER AGREE AS FOLLOWS: 1.ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT - Customer will have accepted and be bound by this Agreement if Customer (1) provides Nextel with a written or electronic signature;...
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Nextel® Welcome Guide this period without incurring any liability for early termination. If Customer does not furnish Nextel with the increased Deposit amount or terminate the Agreement and pay to Nextel all amounts Customer owes to Nextel in a timely manner, Nextel may terminate the Agreement and Customer shall be liable to Nextel for early termination in accordance with Section 7 below.
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General Terms and Conditions 3.CHANGES TO AGREEMENT - SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE LAW, NEXTEL MAY, AT ANY TIME IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION, MODIFY ANY OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE RATES IT CHARGES TO CUSTOMER.
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Nextel® Welcome Guide Number(s) and cannot acquire such rights or interest through usage, publication or otherwise. Customer may not assign its Number to any other Equipment and shall not program any other Number into its Equipment. If wireless number portability becomes available in Customer's Service Area, Customer may request that its Phone number(s) be ported to another service provider.
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General Terms and Conditions any manner without the prior written consent of Nextel, the Content providers, or others with proprietary interests in such Content, as applicable. Customer's use of the Content is strictly limited to the Customer's own use solely in connection with the Equipment. Customer will be required to cease using the Content if Customer fails to comply with this Section 5 or any part of this Agreement.
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Nextel® Welcome Guide before Nextel's non-priority access customers. Nextel will not complete calls to 900, 976 or similar numbers for pay-per-call services. Caller identification information may not be available for all incoming calls. International calling may be blocked. 7.RATES AND CHARGES - Customer shall pay in full all charges for Services provided under this Agreement and any Service Plan that becomes part of this Agreement, including monthly service charges, usage charges, taxes, assessments and any additional fees or charges...
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the button to initiate a transmission and ends approximately six (6) seconds after completion of a communication (i.e., when Customer or another participant releases the button) to which no participant responds. Customer initiates a new Direct Connect transmission if Customer responds more than six (6) seconds after the other participant completes a communication.
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Nextel® Welcome Guide Customer or imposed as a per-line or per-unit charge. Applicable taxes and fees include, but are not limited to, the following: federal, state, and local excise taxes, sales and transaction taxes, gross receipts taxes, utility taxes, and statutory 911 fees. Any Customer who is eligible for an exemption from any tax or fee must provide Nextel with a valid and properly executed exemption certificate for the exemption to be effective.
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General Terms and Conditions NEXTEL. This is intended to maintain Nextel's overall rate at an acceptable level despite Customer's early termination and will be assessed without exception unless otherwise provided in this Agreement or by applicable law. Failure to Pay - Customer acknowledges that time is of the essence with respect to all amounts owed to Nextel.
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Nextel® Welcome Guide 8.BILLING - Nextel shall issue invoices for Service and for purchases of Equipment. Nextel's invoicing cycle is approximately thirty (30) days, but may change from time to time. The day of the month on which Customer receives an invoice may vary and is subject to change. Some billing details may be provided at http://www.nextel.com and will not appear on invoices (except for a fee).
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General Terms and Conditions Equipment be purchased for cash only. In this case, title to the Equipment shall be transferred to Customer only after receipt by Nextel of a cashier's or certified check or other equally secure form of payment in the amount required by Nextel.
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Nextel® Welcome Guide reconnection charge equal to $25.00 per Number, plus applicable taxes. Nextel may modify the terms of Service before reactivating Service to Customer and may require Customer to provide Nextel with an initial Deposit or an additional Deposit. 11.RELEASE OF CUSTOMER INFORMATION - Privacy - Wireless systems use radio channels to transmit communications that may be accidentally or intentionally intercepted.
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Nextel® Welcome Guide or its installation. Nextel is not responsible for the operation, quality of transmission, or, unless separate maintenance arrangements have been made between Nextel and Customer, for maintenance of the Equipment. Customer further acknowledges that Equipment purchased from Nextel is not compatible with and will not support services provided by other wireless carriers, except for those services provided by an entity operating compatible iDEN equipment or in connection with roaming to...
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General Terms and Conditions STATEMENT(S). ANY STATEMENTS MADE IN PACKAGING, MANUALS OR OTHER DOCUMENTS, OR BY ANY NEXTEL EMPLOYEES, AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES, ARE PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT AS WARRANTIES BY NEXTEL OF ANY KIND. CUSTOMER ASSUMES ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR USE OF THE SERVICE AND THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE EQUIPMENT.
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Nextel® Welcome Guide CHARGE TO CUSTOMER FOR THE PERIOD OF SERVICE DISRUPTION. EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE SET FORTH IN THE PRECEDING SENTENCE, IN NO EVENT SHALL NEXTEL BE LIABLE FOR ACTUAL DAMAGES OR FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR OTHER INDIRECT DAMAGES CAUSED BY ITS NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE, NOR FOR ECONOMIC LOSS, PERSONAL INJURIES OR PROPERTY DAMAGE SUSTAINED BY CUSTOMER OR ANY THIRD PARTIES.
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General Terms and Conditions OR WRITTEN AGREEMENT FOR WIRELESS SERVICE WITH NEXTEL) EXCEPT THAT CUSTOMER OR NEXTEL MAY BRING AN INDIVIDUAL ACTION IN SMALL CLAIMS COURT. CUSTOMER AND NEXTEL ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THIS AGREEMENT EVIDENCES A TRANSACTION IN INTERSTATE COMMERCE AND THAT THE FEDERAL ARBITRATION ACT SHALL GOVERN THE INTERPREATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION.
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Nextel® Welcome Guide ARBITRATOR MAY BE ENTERED IN ANY COURT HAVING JURISDICTION. THE LAW THAT IS APPLIED TO THIS AGREEMENT ALSO SHALL BE APPLIED IN ANY ARBITRATION PROCEEDING. UNLESS THE CUSTOMER AND NEXTEL OTHERWISE AGREE, ANY ARBITRATION SHALL BE CONDUCTED IN THE COUNTY SEAT OF THE COUNTY IN WHICH CUSTOMER'S BILLING ADDRESS IS LOCATED.
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General Terms and Conditions to any successor or any other entity capable of performing Nextel's obligations under this Agreement without obtaining Customer's consent or providing notice to Customer. Nextel shall be released from all liability upon assignment of this Agreement. Customer shall continue to be bound by the terms of this Agreement following assignment.
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