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Page 1: Boost Mobile
® Boost Mobile C290 CDMA Handset User’s Guide... -
Page 2: Getting Started
• Activating your Unlimited by Boost™ service • Your Boost c290 phone features and navigation • Basic functions of your Boost c290 phone • Contact information and Boost Mobile Tips For more information about your c290 mobile phone, please refer to your Boost Mobile User's Guide available at boostmobile.com. -
Page 3: Activating Your Service
Charge your Battery. Your Boost c290 comes with a Lithium Ion battery and charger. Remove the battery from the original packaging. Charge your phone after attaching the battery. - Page 4 Left Soft Key Perform function in lower left display. Volume Keys Smart Keys Talk Key Make & answer calls. 4-Way Navigation Key Center Key From home screen, open main menu. In menus & lists, press to select highlighted option. Right Soft Key Perform function in lower right display.
- Page 5 Home Screen Press the r key ) É 1:51pm to open the 05/24/06 Main Menu . Contacts Messaging Press and hold the Power Key O for a few seconds, or until the screen lights up, to turn on your phone. Main Menu Press the Navigation Key ) É...
- Page 6 Motorola reserves the right to change or modify any information or specifications without notice or obligation.
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Page 7: Main Menu
Main Menu Call History Contacts Messaging • Send Message • Text Messaging • Voicemail • Settings Menu Map Menu Map My Content Contacts Tools Voice Records Settings • (see next page) -
Page 8: Settings Menu
Settings Menu Sounds • Ringtones • Volume • Alerts Display • Screensaver • Standby Display • Backlight Control • Status Light • Greeting Banner • Menu Style • Assign Keys • Set Time/Date • Incoming Calls Roaming • Set Mode •... -
Page 9: Table Of Contents
Contents Getting Started... . 1 Introduction ... . 1 Activating Your Service . . 2 Essentials ....11 About this guide . - Page 10 Messages ... . 36 Personalize ... 37 Hands-free ... 38 Phone tools.
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Page 11: Use And Care
Use and Care Use and Care To care for your Motorola phone, please keep it away from: liquids of any kind Don’t expose your phone to water, rain, extreme humidity, sweat, or other moisture. extreme heat or cold Avoid temperatures below -10°C/14°F or above 45°C/113°F. -
Page 12: Essentials
Essentials CAUTION: Before using the phone for the first time, read the Important Safety and Legal Information included in the gray- edged pages at the back of this guide. About this guide This guide shows how to locate a menu feature as follows: Find it: Press >w Settings >... -
Page 13: Battery
Battery battery installation Essentials battery charging New batteries are not fully charged. Plug the battery charger into your phone and an electrical outlet. Your phone might take several seconds to start charging the battery. Your display shows Charge Complete when finished. Tip: Relax, you can’t overcharge your battery. -
Page 14: Turn It On & Off
Battery tips Battery life depends on the network, signal strength, temperature, features, and accessories you use. • Always use Motorola Original batteries and chargers. The warranty does not cover damage caused by non-Motorola batteries and/or chargers. • New batteries or batteries stored for a long time may take more time to charge. -
Page 15: Make A Call
Make a call Enter a phone number and press call. To “hang up,” close the flip or press Answer a call When your phone rings and/or vibrates, just open the flip or press to answer. To “hang up,” close the flip or press Store a phone number You can store a phone number in Contacts: 1 Press... -
Page 16: Main Attractions
Main Attractions You can do much more with your phone than make and receive calls. Send message Find it: Press > e > Messaging > Send Message Enter the recipient’s phone number and press r. To add another recipient, press OPTIONS ( and select New Recipient. -
Page 17: Tty Operation
• Make sure to connect the phone to a high-power USB port on your computer (not a low-power one such as the USB port on your keyboard or bus-powered USB hub). Typically, USB high-power ports are located directly on your computer. Note: If you connect your phone to a low-power USB port, the computer may not recognize your phone. - Page 18 Note: For optimal performance, your phone should be at least 12 inches (30 centimeters) from the TTY device. Placing the phone too close to the TTY device may cause high error rates. set TTY mode When you set your phone to a TTY mode, it operates in that mode whenever the TTY device is connected: Press # # 8 8 9 # from standby mode.
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Page 19: Basics
Basics Display The home screen shows when you turn on the phone. To dial a number from the home screen, press number keys and N. Note: Your home screen may look different. ) É Boost Mobile 1:51pm 05/24/06 Date Contacts Messaging Left Soft Key Label... - Page 20 2 Digital/Analog Signal Indicator – Shows whether you are receiving a digital or analog signal. 3 In Use Indicator – Shows that a call is in progress. Other indicators can include: ã = datebook alarm 4 = status secure / = voice privacy data 4 Roam Indicator –...
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Page 21: Text Entry
Text entry Some features let you enter text. Your phone provides convenient ways to enter words, letters, punctuation, and numbers whenever you are prompted to enter text (for example, when adding a Contacts entry or when using Mail and SMS Text Messaging). To change the character input mode: When you display a screen where you can enter text, press the right softkey (<) to change the... - Page 22 Word English Text Input analyzes the letters you enter using an intuitive word database and creates a suitable word. (The word may change as you type.) To enter a word using Word English Text Input: Select the Word English character input mode. Press the corresponding keys once per letter to enter a word (for example, to enter the word “Bill,”...
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Page 23: Volume
character. Press and hold B to erase an entire word.) By default, the first letter of an entry is capitalized and the following letters are lowercased. After a character is entered, the cursor automatically advances to the next space after two seconds or when you enter a character on a different key. -
Page 24: Navigation Key
Navigation key Press the navigation key S up, down, left, or right to scroll to items in the display. When you scroll to something, press SELECT or > to select it. Hands-free Speakerphone You can use your phone’s hands-free speaker to make calls without holding the phone to your ear. -
Page 25: Lock/Unlock Side Keys
Lock/unlock side keys You can restrict the use of the volume keys, the smart/speakerphone key, and the voice key: Press r > w Settings > Security > Lock Side Keys. If necessary, enter your four-digit unlock code and press the OK key. Then select Unlocked, Flip Closed Only, or Always Locked. -
Page 26: Boost Mobile ® Services
Your phone comes with a BT60 Lithium Ion Battery and travel charger. Various accessories are available for use with your c290 phone, cases, vehicle power charger, data cables, Hands-Free accessories and more. To order additional accessories, go to www.boostmobile.com or call 1-877-TLK-MORE (1-877-855-6673). -
Page 27: Customize
Customize Ringtones Ringtones help you identify incoming calls and messages. You can assign ringtones to individual Contacts entries, types of calls, and types of messages. Preprogrammed include a variety of Ringtones standard ringtones and familiar music. Vibrating alerts you to calls or Ringtones messages without disturbing others. -
Page 28: Volume
If you want to hear a unique ringtone whenever you are roaming, you can press r > w Settings > Sounds > Ringtones > Roam Ringtone and choose Distinct. Select ringtones for messages To select a ringtones for messages: 1 Press r > w Settings > Sounds >... -
Page 29: Silence All
during a voice call, or when a call has been connected. 1 Press r > w Settings > Sounds > Alerts. 2 Select Service (Service Change), Minute Beep, Call Lost, or Connect (Call Connect) and press r. 3 Select On or Off and press r. Silence all There may be times when you need to silence your phone entirely. - Page 30 The Location feature allows the network to detect your position. Turning Location off will hide your location from everyone except 911. Turning Location on will allow the network to detect your position using GPS technology, making some Boost Mobile applications and services easier to use.
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Page 31: Calls
Calls Turn off a call alert You can press the volume keys to turn off a call alert before answering the call. Recent calls Your phone keeps lists of incoming and outgoing calls, even for calls that didn’t connect. The most recent calls are listed first. -
Page 32: Caller Id
Caller ID Caller ID allows people to identify a caller before answering the phone by displaying the number of the incoming call. If you do not want your number displayed when you make a call, just follow these easy steps. To block your phone number from being displayed for a specific outgoing call: * 6 7... -
Page 33: Voice Mail
For Speed Dial locations 1-9 (One-Touch Dialing): Press and hold the appropriate key for approximately two seconds. The display confirms that the number has been dialed when it shows “Calling...”. For Speed Dial locations 10-99 (Two-Touch Dialing): 1 Press the first digit. 2 Press and hold the second digit for approximately two seconds. - Page 34 Note: You can’t store a p (pause), w (wait), or n (number) character in this number. If you want to store a voice mail number with these characters, create a Contacts entry for it. Then, you can use the entry to call your voice mail. Calls...
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Page 35: Other Features
Other Features Advanced calling Features Voice Command To make a call with Voice Command: 1 Press and you’ll hear the “Ready” prompt. 2 After the “Ready” prompt, simply say, in a natural voice, “Call” and the name of the person or the number you’d like to call. (For example, you can say, “Call Jane Smith at work,”... -
Page 36: Contacts
Contacts Features Edit or delete a Contacts entry Display a Contacts entry. < Press OPTIONS ( Highlight Edit and press . (The contact details are displayed.) Highlight the part of the entry you wish to edit (press the navigation key left or right to change tabs, and up or down to select details on each tab) and press Add and/or edit the desired information and... -
Page 37: Messages
Messages Features read messages When you receive a text message, it will automatically appear on your phone’s main display screen. Use your navigation key to scroll down and view the entire message. If the message is urgent, the message icon blinks in your display. -
Page 38: Personalize
Features send preset messages Preset messages make sending text messages to your friends, family, and coworkers easier than ever. Press > e Messaging > Text Messaging > Preset Messages. Select New Preset Msg and press Scroll to a message to edit, press Options <... -
Page 39: Hands-Free
Features menu style Show the main menu as graphic icons or as a text-based list: > w Settings > Display > Menu Style clock display display you phone’s clock in analog mode or digital mode: > w Settings > Display > Clock Type Select Analog or Digital, then press Other Features Hands-free... -
Page 40: Phone Tools
Features auto answer (car kit or headset) Automatically answer calls when connected to a car kit or headset: > w Settings > Others > Answer Options > Auto Phone tools Features calculator > ? Tools > Calculator set alarm > ? Tools > Alarm Clock Select one of these options: Alarm 1, Alarm 2, Alarm 3, Alarm 4, Alarm 5 and press Turn the alarm on or off by highlighting the... -
Page 41: Security
Features add new calendar event > M Calendar Scroll to the day and press Options > [Add]. see calendar event > M Calendar To see event details, scroll to the day and press To edit event details, scroll to the day and press . - Page 42 Features view, delete, or manage wallpapers Manage Wallpapers: > My Content > Wallpapers hear, delete, or manage applications Manage your applications: > My Content > Applications Other Features...
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Page 43: Service & Repairs
Go to www.motorola.com/consumer/suppor t, where you can select from a number of customer care options. You can also contact the Motorola Customer Support Center at 1-800-331-6456 (United States), 1-888-390-6456 (TTY/TDD United States for hearing impaired), or 1-800-461-4575 (Canada). Service & Repairs... -
Page 44: Specific Absorption Rate Data
Specific Absorption Rate Data This model wireless phone meets the SAR Data government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. - Page 45 Index accessories 11, 25, 38 accessory indicator 19 alarm clock 39 alert set 26, 27, 28 turn off 22, 30 ALI indicator 19 animation 40, 41 answer a call 14 backlight 37 battery 12 extending battery life 13 battery indicator 19 cables 15 calculator 39 calendar 40...
- Page 46 in use indicator 19 Incoming Call message 31 iTAP text entry mode 20 language 37 lock application 40 phone 24 side keys 24 Low Battery message 19 make a call 14 menu 38 menu icons 38 message 36 message indicator 19 Missed Calls message 30 music 40, 41 navigation key 11, 23...
- Page 47 text message 36 TTY operation 16–17 turn on/off 13 unlock application 40 phone 23, 24 side keys 24 unlock code 23, 24 USB cables 15 voicemail 32 voicemail message indicator 19, 32 volume 22...
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Page 49: Safety And General Information
Your Motorola mobile device is designed to comply with local regulatory requirements in your country concerning exposure of human beings to RF energy. -
Page 50: Implantable Medical Devices
2.5 centimeters (1 inch) from your body. Using accessories not supplied or approved by Motorola may cause your mobile device to exceed RF energy exposure guidelines. For a list of Motorola-supplied or approved accessories, visit our Web site at: www.motorola.com. -
Page 51: Driving Precautions
If your mobile device or battery has been submerged in water, punctured, or subjected to a severe fall, do not use it until you take it to a Motorola Authorized Service Center. Do not attempt to dry it with an external heat source, such as a microwave oven. -
Page 52: Glass Parts
your battery in a fire. Your battery, charger, or mobile device may contain symbols, defined as follows: Symbol Definition Important safety information follows. 032374o Do not dispose of your battery or 032376o mobile device in a fire. Your battery or mobile device may 032375o require recycling in accordance with local laws. -
Page 53: Caution About High Volume Usage
twitching, loss of awareness, involuntary movements, or disorientation. It is always a good idea to hold the screen away from your eyes, leave the lights on in the room, take a 15-minute break every hour, and stop use if you are very tired. -
Page 54: Fcc Notice To Users
FCC Notice To Users FCC Notice Motorola has not approved any changes or modifications to this device by the user. Any changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. See 47 CFR Sec. 15.21. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. -
Page 55: Hearing Aid Compatibility With Mobile Phones
Hearing Aid Compatibility with Mobile Phones Hearing Aids A number of Motorola phones have been tested for hearing aid compatibility. When some wireless phones are used with certain hearing aids, users may detect a noise which can interfere with the effectiveness of the hearing aid. -
Page 56: Information From The World Health Organization
Information from the World Health Organization WHO Information Present scientific information does not indicate the need for any special precautions for the use of mobile phones. If you are concerned, you may want to limit your own or your children’s RF exposure by limiting the length of calls or by using hands-free devices to keep mobile phones away from your head and body. -
Page 57: Product Registration
Motosupport/source/registration.asp Product registration is an important step toward enjoying your new Motorola product. Registering helps us facilitate warranty service, and permits us to contact you should your product require an update or other service. Registration is for U.S. residents only and is not required for warranty coverage. -
Page 58: Export Law Assurances
Export Law Assurances Export Law This product is controlled under the export regulations of the United States of America and Canada. The Governments of the United States of America and Canada may restrict the exportation or re-exportation of this product to certain destinations. - Page 59 It's easy. To learn more about CTIA's Recycling Program for Used Wireless Devices, please visit us at: recycling.motorola.young-america.com/ index.html Recycling...
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Page 60: California Perchlorate Label
California Perchlorate Label Perchlorate Label Some mobile phones use an internal, permanent backup battery on the printed circuit board that may contain very small amounts of perchlorate. In such cases, California law requires the following label: "Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate."... -
Page 61: Smart Practices While Driving
If you choose to use your mobile device while driving, remember the following tips: • Get to know your Motorola mobile device and its features such as speed dial and redial. If available, these features help you to place your call without taking your attention off the road. - Page 62 progress, or other serious emergency where lives are in danger, call 911 or other local emergency number, as you would want others to do for you.* • Call roadside assistance or a special non-emergency wireless assistance number when necessary. If you see a broken-down vehicle posing no serious hazard, a broken traffic signal, a minor traffic accident where no one appears injured, or a vehicle you know to be stolen, call roadside...
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Page 63: Motorola Limited Warranty For The United States And Canada
Motorola Limited Warranty for the United States and Canada Warranty What Does this Warranty Cover? Subject to the exclusions contained below, Motorola, Inc. warrants its telephones, pagers, messaging devices, and consumer and professional two-way radios (excluding commercial, government or industrial radios) that operate... - Page 64 (d) other acts which are not the fault of Motorola, are excluded from coverage. Use of Non-Motorola Products and Accessories. Defects or damage that result from the use of Non-Motorola branded or certified Products, Accessories, Software or other peripheral equipment are excluded from coverage.
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Page 65: What Will Motorola Do
This warranty extends only to the first consumer purchaser, and is not transferable. What Will Motorola Do? Motorola, at its option, will at no charge repair, replace or refund the purchase price of any Products, Accessories or Software that does not conform to this warranty. We may... -
Page 66: What Other Limitations Are There
You will receive instructions on how to ship the Products, Accessories or Software, at your expense, to a Motorola Authorized Repair Center. To obtain service, you must include: (a) a copy of your receipt, bill of sale or other comparable proof of purchase;...