Configure Xbee with Xbee Shield?

I have an Xbee Pro Series-1, Arduino Uno and the SparkFun Xbee Shield. Is it possible to use the Xbee on the shield to configure it? All of the examples that I see use the Xbee Explorer board. If its possible to use the shield would someone point me to directions or give some hints.

Thanks!

Well I would think it would be possible. The two should be backwards pin compatible.