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Tips for the PageWriter 2000 and PageWriter 2000X
 

Where do I view my messages on the device?
How do I view and control my Email?
How do I view and control my Faxes?
How do I view Voice Mail notifications?
How do I change my Sender ID?
How do I change the Time Zone so my messages will reflect my time zone? How do I change the Date & Time on my device?

 

Q: Where do I view my messages on the device?

All of your messages, including email, voice mail notifications, fax notifications, numeric pages, and text pages, are stored within the "Read" application.


Q: How do I view and control my Email?

Once you’ve opened the email folder within the "Read" application, you’ll see a list of all emails for which you have been notified. Scroll down with the navigator button to select the one you wish to view and press "Enter." Upon pressing enter, you’ll see a brief notification of who the email is from, the subject, if there is an attachment or not, and the number of characters in the email. At this point, you have several choices: By pressing the "Tab" key on the keyboard, you will be able to control the functions at the bottom of the screen. Use the navigator button to move right to scroll through the different functions or, if you go too far, you can scroll to the left to move back to a previous function. The first function you see is "Done," then "Delete," then "More."

  • The "Done" function assumes that you are through viewing the email notification and will take you out of this screen and back to the list screen.
  • "Delete" will delete this email notice.
  • By selecting "More", you will have the opportunity to view more of the email text.
  • Use your navigator button and move to the right and you’ll see even more functions.
  • You have the capability to compose a "Reply" to the email right on the device
  • "Fwd Fax" allows you to forward the email to a nearby fax.
  • "Fwd Email" allows you to forward to another email address.
  • "Block" will let you block any further notifications from that email address.
  • "File It" allows you to file the notification into a different folder for future reference, and finally,
  • "Alarm" lets you set an alarm to remind you of this message at a later time.

Q: How do I view and control my Faxes?

Once you’ve opened the Fax folder within the "Read" application, you’ll see a list of all faxes for which you have been notified. Scroll down with the navigator button to select the fax you wish to view and press "Enter." Upon pressing enter, you’ll see a brief notification of who the fax is from and the number of pages. At this point, you have several choices: By pressing the "Tab" key on the keyboard, you will be able to control the functions at the bottom of the screen. Use the navigator button to move right to scroll through the different functions or, if you go too far, you can scroll to the left to move back to a previous function. The first function you see is "Done," then "Delete," then "Fax."

  • The "Done" function assumes that you are through viewing the fax notification and will take you out of this screen and back to the list screen.
  • "Delete" will delete this fax notice.
  • By selecting "Fax", you will forward the fax to the default fax number you have set on the Message Center website.
  • Use your navigator button and move to the right and you’ll see even more functions.
  • You have the capability to forward the fax to an "Alt. Fax" number. Upon selecting this function, you will be prompted to put in a 10 digit fax number where the fax is to be delivered.
  • "FwdEmail" allows you to forward the fax to an email address. Upon selecting this function, you will be prompted to enter the email address where the fax will be forwarded as an attachment.
  • "File It" allows you to file the notification into a different folder for future reference, and finally,
  • "Alarm" lets you set an alarm to remind you of this message at a later time.

Q: How do I view Voice Mail notifications?

Once you’ve opened the Voice Mail folder within the "Read" application, you’ll see a list of all voice mails for which you have been notified. Scroll down with the navigator button to select the voice mail you wish to view and press "Enter." Upon pressing enter, you’ll see a brief notification of the voice mail as well as the Caller ID. At this point, you have several choices: By pressing the "Tab" key on the keyboard, you will be able to control the functions at the bottom of the screen. Use the navigator button to move right to scroll through the different functions or, if you go too far, you can scroll to the left to move back to a previous function. The first function you see is "Done," then "Delete," then "File It."

  • The "Done" function assumes that you are through viewing the voice mail notification and will take you out of this screen and back to the list screen.
  • "Delete" will delete this voice mail notice.
  • "File It" allows you to file the notification into a different folder for future reference, and finally,
  • "Alarm" lets you set an alarm to remind you of this message at a later time.

Q: How do I change my Sender ID?

1) Select "Customize" from the wheel.
2) Using the round navigator, scroll down to "Send Options" and press enter.
3) Press enter on the "Add Signature when sent" box to add your signature to each message you send.
4) Press the "tab" key to move to the Signature box.
5) Type in the name you wish to be displayed as your signature.
6) Tab to select "OK."
 
Q: How do I change the Time Zone so my messages will reflect my time zone?

In order to have the time zone changes on your incoming messages, you must call SkyTel Customer Service at 1-800-SKYUSER and request this change. Be prepared when you call to key in your 7 digit PIN (or last 7 digits of your Message Center number) to be directed to the appropriate support group.


Q: How do I change the Date & Time on my device?

1) Select "Set Time" from the wheel.
2) Press the "tab" key to move to each entry.
3) Use the up and down arrows of the round navigator button to change the number.
4) Tab to select "OK."
   
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Tips for the AccessLink II
   

Where do I view my messages on the device?
How do I view and control my Email?
How do I view and control my Faxes?
How do I view Voice Mail notifications?
How do I change my Sender ID?
How do I change the Time Zone so my messages will reflect my time zone?

 

Q: Where do I view my messages on the device?

All of your messages, including email, voice mail notifications, fax notifications, numeric pages, and text pages will appear in a folder titled "Received."


Q: How do I view and control my Email?

Once you've opened the "Received" folder, you'll see a list of all emails for which you have been notified. Select the desired message using the "Up/Down Scroll" buttons and open it by pressing the "Enter" button. Upon opening the email, you will see a brief notification of who the email is from, the subject, if there is an attachment or not, and the number of characters in the email.

Several message options appear at the end of each message. Use the "Enter" button to select the desired option. Upon selecting the "Reply" option, you may choose to initiate any of the following Message Center functions:

Note: For each command listed below, the subscriber simply creates a reply as with any message. All command messages must begin with a colon(:) followed immediately by the command name. There is no space between the colon (:) and the command name. For those commands that require additional information, such as a fax number or an email address, the command name and additional information must be separated by a space.

  • Select the pre-loaded reply labeled "More" to have the opportunity to view more of the email text.
  • Forward the email to another email address by creating a custom reply. Choose "Custom Reply" and then type the appropriate Message Center command using the following format:
:Email Emailaddress
For example, type :Email msmith@xyz.com and select "Send"
  • Forward the email to a fax machine by creating a custom reply. Choose "Custom Reply" and then type the appropriate Message Center command using the following format:
:Fax 10DigitFaxNumber
For example, type :Fax 6015551212 and select "Send"
  • Block any further notifications from a particular email address. Choose "Custom Reply" and then type the appropriate Message Center command using the following format:
:Block
For example, type :Block and select "Send"
  • File the message in a different folder for future reference. Select the "File" option and then choose the appropriate folder.
  • Delete the message by selecting the "Delete" option. Note: the Delete command will only remove the message from your device. A copy of the message will remain at your Message Center website.

Q: How do I view and control my Faxes?

Once you've opened the "Received" folder, you'll see a list of all faxes for which you have been notified. Select the desired message using the "Up/Down Scroll" buttons and open it by pressing the "Enter" button. Upon opening the message, you will see a brief notification of who the fax is from and the number of pages.

Several message options appear at the end of each message. Use the "Enter" button to select the desired option. Upon selecting the "Reply" option, you may choose to initiate any of the following Message Center functions:

Note: For each command listed below, the subscriber simply creates a reply as with any message. All command messages must begin with a colon(:) followed immediately by the command name. There is no space between the colon (:) and the command name. For those commands that require additional information, such as a fax number or an email address, the command name and additional information must be separated by a space.

  • Direct the fax to your default fax number. Choose "Custom Reply" and then type the appropriate Message Center command using the following format:
:Fax
For example, type :Fax and select "Send"
  • Direct the fax to an alternate fax number. Choose "Custom Reply" and then type the appropriate Message Center command using the following format:
:Fax 10DigitFaxNumber.
For example, type :Fax 6015551212 and select "Send"
  • Forward the fax to an email address. Choose "Custom Reply" and then type the appropriate Message Center command using the following format:
: Email Emailaddress
For example, type :Email msmith@xyz.com and select "Send"
  • File the message in a different folder for future reference. Select "File" and then select the appropriate folder.
  • Delete the fax notification by selecting the "Delete" option. Note: the Delete command will only remove the notification from your device. A copy of the fax will remain at your Message Center website.

Q: How do I view Voice Mail notifications?

Once you've opened the "Received" folder, you'll see a list of all voice mails for which you have been notified. Select the desired voicemail notification using the "Up/Down Scroll" buttons and open it by pressing the "Enter" button. Upon opening the notification, you will see a brief notification of the voice mail and the caller ID.

Several message options appear at the end of each message. Use the "Enter" button to select the desired option. Upon selecting the "Reply" option, you may choose to initiate any of the following Message Center functions:

  • File the notification in a different folder for future reference. Select "File" and then select the appropriate folder.
  • Delete the voice mail notification by selecting the "Delete" option. Note: the Delete command will only remove the notification from your device. A copy of the voicemail will remain at your Message Center website.

Q: How do I change my Sender ID?

1)
Select "Preferences" from the folder list and press the "Enter" button.
2)
Scroll to "Miscellaneous" and press the "Enter" button.
3)
Select "Sender ID" and press the "Enter" button.
4)
Enter the desired Sender ID using the virtual keyboard.
5)
When you have entered the Sender ID, scroll down to "Done" and press the "Enter" button.
6)
Press the "Exit/Backlight" button to save your changes.
   

 

Q: How do I change the Time Zone so my messages will reflect my time zone?

In order to have the time zone changes on your incoming message, you must call SkyTel Customer Service at 1-800-SKYUSER and request this change. Be prepared when you call to key in your PIN to be directed to the appropriate support group.

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