Receiving Voice Mail

When you receive a new voice mail (see“New Message Indicators” on page 39 for more information), keypad lock will be temporarily suspended. You may perform the following:

When New Voice Mail Waiting displays, press ounder “Exit” to return to Phone Ready and reactivate the lock. Or,

Press ounder “Dial” to access Voice Mail service. Once you have finished, press #to exit Voice Mail, return to Phone Ready and reactivate the lock.

NOTE: If you have disabled Voice Mail Notification, gwill display, however, “New Voice Mail Waiting” will not appear.

Receiving Nextel Direct Connect® Calls

When you receive an incoming Direct Connect call (see“Nextel Direct Connect®” on page 73 for additional information), the phone will automatically activate the applicable mode (i.e., Group, Private, etc.). Once the call is terminated and the Display Timer (see “Display Timer: On/Off” on page 87) has expired, the phone will return to Phone Ready and reactivate the lock.

Deactivating Keypad Lock

From the Phone Ready screen, simultaneously press *and #. The message Keypad Unlocked displays. Or,

Press *followed by #to unlock the keypad.The message Keypad Unlocked displays.

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Activating Your i2000 Phone

Before you can begin using your i2000 phone, it needs to be activated.

•If you purchased your phone through a Nextel Sales Representative, your phone should be active already.

•If there is a separate activation sheet in this package, simply follow the step-by-step instructions included.

If your display reads No Service or doesn’t change to the Phone Ready screen when you turn on your phone, and you know you are in a Nextel coverage area, call Nextel Customer Care at 1-800-639-6111. When traveling overseas call 1

(201)531-5202. This Customer Care number will be toll-free from your Nextel handset both domestically and internationally.

NOTE: To register for the first time on the Nextel network, you must turn on your i2000 phone in your local calling area.

www.nextel.com

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