Text and Numeric Messaging
Logging into Voice Mail
1Go to the Message Center screen (see “Message
Center” on page 91). If Voice Mail is not highlighted, press Sto scroll to Voice Mail. The number of new messages and the total number of messages are displayed.
2Press Cunder CALL to log into Nextel Voice Mail. Calling displays as you are connected to the network.
NOTE: If your hear a message that says, “Enter the phone number of the subscriber you are trying to reach,” enter your own
Personal Telephone Number. When the greeting plays, press * to receive a password prompt.
3When prompted, enter your password.
For information on how to use Voice Mail after you have logged in, see “Nextel Voice Mail” on page 75.
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 at 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.
With Nextel Text and Numeric Messaging, your Nextel phone will:
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