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Motorola i290 User Manual

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  • Page 1: Boost Mobile

    ® Boost Mobile i290 iDEN Handset User’s Guide...

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    FCC logo, and/or an FCC ID in the format FCC-ID: IHDT56HG1 on the product label. 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.

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting Started Introduction Welcome to Boost Mobile With Boost Mobile, you can stay in control of your monthly costs and get all the mobile freedom you want. No hidden fees, no contracts, no credit checks. Just peace of mind. Your phone has the latest features including Nationwide Boost Walkie-Talkie, GPS Technology, Text and Multi-Media Messaging, Instant...

  • Page 6: Boost Loyalty Program

    Pay With Cash Simply find a Re-Boost Location using your Boost Mobile phone’s Re-Boost Locator. Star your phone’s Main Menu, go to Re-Boost, then scroll down to Re-Boost Locator.Punch in a 5-digit zip code to get the names, addresses and phone numbers of retailers in that zip code.

  • Page 7: Care

    Boost Customer Care Dial #611 from your handset or 1-888-BOOST-4U to reach Boost Customer Care. Airtime charges do not apply. For more information about your i290 mobile phone, please refer to your ® Boost Mobile User's Guide available on boostmobile.com.

  • Page 8: Check It Out

    Check it out Introducing your Motorola i290 wireless phone. Here is a quick anatomy lesson. Left Soft Key Perform function in lower left display. Menu Key From home screen, open main menu. Talk Key Make & answer calls. 4-Way Navigation Key...
  • Page 9 Home Screen Customizable that can be used to open the Settings screen Press and hold the Power Key few seconds, or until the screen lights up, to turn on your phone. Main Menu Main Menu More Exit for a Press the Navigation Key up, down, left or right ( to highlight a menu feature.
  • Page 10 Check it out...
  • Page 11 Motorola reserves the right to change or modify any information or specifications without notice or obligation.

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting Started ..1 Introduction ..1 Activate... . . 1 Re-Boost® ..1 Boost Loyalty Program 2 Lost/Stolen Service.
  • Page 13 Security... . 67 Safety and General Information ... 70 Motorola Limited Warranty for the United States and Canada..77 Hearing Aid Compatibility.

  • Page 14: Menu Map

    Main Menu Re-Boost WT Service • Send Picture • Send Event • Send My Info • Send Contact • Configure Games & Apps. Ringtones • Buy Ringtones • Vibrate All: On/Off • Ringers • Vibrate • Silent Recent Calls Settings •...

  • Page 15: Settings Menu

    Settings Menu Display/Info • Wallpaper • Text Size • Theme • Home Icons • Backlight • Backlight • Java Timer • Logo Flash: On/Off • WT Backlight: On/Off • Clock • Menu View • Large Dialing • Contrast • Language Phone Calls •...

  • Page 16: 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 17: 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: >...

  • Page 18: Sim Chip

    SIM chip Your Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) chip can be found attached to a piece of plastic about the size of a credit card inside the “Starter Kit” that came with your phone. Your SIM chip contains personal information like your phone number and phonebook entries.

  • Page 19: Battery

    Warning: To avoid loss or damage, do not remove your SIM chip from your phone unless absolutely necessary. Battery Battery Use & Battery Safety • Motorola recommends you always use Motorola-branded batteries and chargers. The warranty does not cover damage caused by non- Motorola batteries and/or chargers.
  • Page 20 Avoid dropping the battery or mobile device, especially on a hard surface. If your battery or mobile device has been subjected to such damage, take it to a Motorola Authorized Service Center before using. Do not attempt to dry it...

  • Page 21: Battery Installation

    with an appliance or heat source, such as a hair dryer or microwave oven. • Use care when handling a charged battery—particularly when placing it inside a pocket, purse, or other container with metal objects. Contact with metal objects (e.g., jewelry, keys, beaded chains) could complete an electrical circuit (short circuit), causing the...

  • Page 22: Battery Charging

    At least one segment of the indicator must be visible to ensure full phone functionality while charging. Tip: Motorola batteries have circuitry that protects the battery from damage from overcharging. Of course, unplugging the charger from the wall will avoid current drain.

  • Page 23: Turn It On & Off

    Cables and software drivers are available in Motorola Original data kits, sold separately. Tip: Motorola batteris have circuitry that protects the battery from damage from overcharging. Turn it on & off To turn on your phone, press...

  • Page 24: Answer A Phone Call

    Answer a phone call When your phone rings and/or vibrates, you have the following options to answer: 1 If you want to answer the call on the handsfree speaker phone, press the speaker key s . 2 If you want to hear the audio through the earphone, press 3 To hang up press Make a Walkie-Talkie call...

  • Page 25: Store A Phone Number Or Walkie-Talkie Id

    3 Release the PTT button to listen. 4 To end the call press - under Exit. Store a phone number or Walkie-Talkie ID You can store a phone number or a Walkie-Talkie ID in Contacts: Shortcut: From the home screen press - under Contcs.

  • Page 26: Your Phone Number And Walkie-Talkie Id

    will be taken to all the contact names starting with the letter you pressed. 2 If the contacts entry contains more than one number, scroll left or right until the type of the number you want to call is displayed (Mobile, Walkie-Talkie, Work 1, Work 2, Home, etc.).

  • Page 27: Main Attractions

    Main Attractions boostLIVE Your i290 comes with a main menu icon that takes you directly to the boostLIVE web site. You can download ringtones, wallpapers and Java applications over the air. WT Services Your phone can send and receive the...

  • Page 28: Send My Info

    You can turn your phone’s ability to send and receive events from the datebook or pictures on and off. Find it: > > WT Options > On/Off WT Features. 1 Select Pictures and/or Events. 2 Press - under Done. My Info and Contact information are set to ON by default and they cannot be turned off.

  • Page 29: Send A Picture

    The contact is sent to the person you selected. Send a Picture When you send a picture, it appears on the phone you are in a Walkie-Talkie call with. If the other user accepts the picture, their phone saves it. The picture then appears in that phone’s recent call list and in My Pictures.
  • Page 30 1 Press > WT Send. 2 Select A Contact or A Recent Call. A list of Contacts that have Walkie- Talkie numbers and are able to receive pictures appear in each case. 3 Select the name of the person you want to send the picture to.

  • Page 31: One Touch Wt

    call from person who sent it. This does not delete the picture from your phone. One touch WT One Touch WT sets your phone to do any of the following each time you press the WT button: • Call the most recent Walkie- Talkie number or Group on the recent calls list •...

  • Page 32: Mms

    The information your phone sends always includes My Name and Walkie- Talkie. You may also send Line 1, Carrier IP, and Circuit Data, depending on your sending options. To change the fields you send: Find it: > > > WT Send Setup >...

  • Page 33: More Message Options

    Tip: To remove a phone number or email address from the list of message recipients, scroll to the phone number or email address and press - under Remove. When you are finished addressing the message, press - under Back. To enter or edit the body of the message: 1 Select Message.

  • Page 34: Quick Notes

    Reply to a message You can reply to a message while you are viewing it, or while a previously viewed message is highlighted in the message center. You cannot reply to unread messages. To reply to a message: 1 View the message you want to reply 2 To reply to the sender only, press - under Reply or if you wish to include all the people copied in the...
  • Page 35 Attach items While you are filling in the Attach field, press [New] > My Pictures, VoiceRecord or Ringtones. A list of available pictures, audio recordings and ringtones appears. Select the picture, voice record or ringtone you want to attach. Tip: To view or listen to the item before attaching it, highlight it and press - under View or - under Play.

  • Page 36: Drafts Folder

    Save a message in the MMS drafts folder From the Message center press Save. You can continue to create the message. The version you saved in the MMS drafts folder will not change. Send a draft Find it: > > Drafts. 1 Select the draft you want to send.

  • Page 37: Message Notifications

    2 Press - under Resend. Note: If your message was sent successfully, Resend will not appear as an option. Check delivery status If a message was successfully sent and you set the message to give a report confirming delivery, you can check the delivery status: Find it: >...
  • Page 38 If you dismiss the notification, the message is not deleted. It can be accessed through the message center. If you are not on a phone call when you receive a message, your phone sounds a notification tone every 30 seconds until you access the message or dismiss the alert.

  • Page 39: Open Attachments

    If a message contains pictures or audio recordings in the body of the message, highlight each picture or audio recording to view or play it. If a message contains a picture or audio recording as an attachment, open the attachment to view the picture or play the audio recording.
  • Page 40 1 View the message you want to lock or unlock. 2 Press 3 Select Lock Message or Unlock Message. Call a number in a message If a message you receive contains a phone number, Walkie-Talkie number, or Talkgroup ID in the From field, the To field, the Cc field, the subject line, or the body of the message, you can call or send a call alert to that number.
  • Page 41 4 Select Save Number or Save Email. 5 To store the number or email address as a new entry, select [New Contact]. To store the number or email address to an existing entry, select the entry. 6 With the Contacts type field highlighted, scroll left or right to display the Contacts type you want to assign the number or email...
  • Page 42 Delete an embedded picture or audio recording To delete a picture or audio recording that is part of the body of a message you receive: 1 View the message. 2 Highlight the picture or audio recording you want to delete. 3 Press 4 Select Delete Picture or Delete Audio.

  • Page 43: Message Transmission

    Save audio 1 View the slide show. 2 Press 3 Select Save Audio. 4 If the slide show contains more than one audio recording, a list of the audio recordings appears. Select the audio recording you want to save. Delete a slide show 1 Highlight the slide show or view the slide show.
  • Page 44 Cleanup — Controls how long messages remain in the Inbox and Outbox before they are deleted. Downloads — Controls whether your phone automatically downloads new messages when they arrive, or only after you respond to a prompt or read the message from the Inbox.
  • Page 45 1 From the MMS Setup menu, select Quick Notes or Replies. 2 Scroll to the Quick Note or reply phrase you want to delete. 3 Press Delete. 4 Press Yes to confirm. To delete all Quick Notes or all reply phrases you have created: 1 From the MMS Setup menu, select Quick Notes or Replies.

  • Page 46: Delete All Messages

    With these options, messages are deleted when you exit the message center after setting the option. Custom — Lets you create a clean-up option of up to 99 messages or 99 days. From the Inbox 1 From the MMS Setup menu, select Cleanup >...

  • Page 47: Basics

    Basics See page 4 for a basic phone diagram. Display The home screen shows when you turn on the phone. To dial a number from the home screen, press number keys Note: Your home screen may look different. Left Soft Key Label Soft key labels show the current soft key functions.

  • Page 48: Text Entry

    earpiece rather than through the speaker. 4 Ringer Off – Your phone is set to not ring. 5 Message Indicator – Shows when you receive a text message. 6 Packet Data – Your handset is ready to transfer or is transferring packet data.

  • Page 49: Word Mode

    Word mode Word English Text Input lets you enter text into your phone by pressing keys just once per letter. 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 Character Input: 1 Select the Word character input...

  • Page 50: Volume

    Characters scroll in the following order: characters . ? ! , @ & : ; “ - ( ) ‘ ¿ ¡ % £ ¥ A B C 2 Á Ã Â À Ç D E F 3 É Ê È G H I 4 Í...

  • Page 51: Hands-Free Speakerphone

    When you scroll to something, press O. Hands-free Speakerphone You can use your phone’s hands-free speaker to make calls without holding the phone to your ear. During a call press the speaker ON/OFF key s to turn the hands-free speaker The hands-free speaker stays on until you press thespeaker ON/OFF key s or end the call.

  • Page 52: Transmitters

    lock keypad You can lock your phone’s external keys to prevent accidental key presses. To lock the external keys automatically after a specified time: Find it: O > Security > Keypad Lock > Auto Lock. Tip: You can lock the keypad inmediately by pressing Transmitters Note: Consult airline staff about the use...

  • Page 53: Get Connected

    conventional marine NMEA-0183 equipment use. Its intended use is for normal "terrestrial" mobile users who want to enable their USB hosting computing devices such as a PC, laptop or PDA with the phone's highly-capable GPS functionality. Get Connected 1 Slide open the phone's bottom connector and insert a mini- USB cable into the phone's bottom connector.
  • Page 54 Find it: M > > Interface > NMEA OUT > Off. Note: Each time you power your phone Off, NMEA OUT is automatically set to Off and you need to manually restart it using the menu selections above. Note: Your USB host device will generally provide charging power (5V, up to 500mA) to your phone via the mini- USB cable therefore no other charging...

  • Page 55: Boost Mobile ® Services

    Accessories Your phone comes with a Lithium Ion Battery and travel charger. Various accessories are available for use with your i290 phone, cases, vehicle power charger, data cables, hands-free accessories and more. To order additional accessories, go to boostmobile.com. You can also contact your Boost Authorized Dealer.

  • Page 56: Customize

    Customize Ringtones To set the ringtone your phone makes when you receive phone calls, call alerts, message notifications, pictures sent using Send via WT or Datebook reminders: Note: Only ringtones stored in your phone’s memory are available in the ringtones list. Not all audio files can be assigned as ringtones.

  • Page 57: Wallpaper

    Setting this option to On lets you turn Vibrate All off by pressing the up volume control. Setting this option to Locked requires you to press and hold the up volume control to turn Vibrate All off. The Locked option helps prevent you from accidentally turning Vibrate All off.

  • Page 58: Backlight

    Backlight Set the amount of time that the display, java apps., the Boost logo and the PTT button backlights remain on, or turn off backlights to extend battery life. Find it: O > Display/Info > Backlight Time & date To access Datebook set up options: Find it: >...
  • Page 59 GPS technology, making some applications and services easier to use. Turning Location off will disable the GPS location function for all purposes except 911, but will not hide your general location based on the cell site serving your call. No application or service may use your location without your request or permission.

  • Page 60: Calls

    Calls To make and answer calls, see page 19. Turn off a call alert You can press the volume keys to turn off a call alert before answering the call. Recent calls The recent calls list contains information associated with calls you have made and received and call alerts you have received.

  • Page 61: Redial

    be stored to the Contacts list from the Recent Calls list. Find it: > 1 Scroll to or select the item you want to store. 2 Press Save to store the information as a new entry in the Contacts list. 3 If Save is not one or you options, press >...

  • Page 62: Return A Call

    forward all calls to one number or forward missed calls to different numbers depending on the reason you missed the call. You can forward phone lines 1 and 2 independently. Find it: M > 1 To forward all calls select All Calls and select To: to enter the phone number you want all your calls forwarded to.

  • Page 63: Walkie-Talkie Calls

    you can make a call to any of the numbers in the contact information. 3 To place the call now press S. Walkie-Talkie calls With Walkie-Talkie calls, you use your phone as a long-range, digital walkie- talkie. Make Walkie-Talkie calls: 1 From the home screen enter the Walkie-Talkie number you want to call, or if you have stored contacts...

  • Page 64: Emergency Calls

    Emergency calls Your service provider programs one or more emergency phone numbers that you can call under any circumstances, even when your phone is locked or the SIM card is not inserted. Note: Emergency numbers vary by country. Your phone’s preprogrammed emergency number(s) may not work in all locations, and sometimes an emergency call cannot be placed due to network, environmental, or...

  • Page 65: Speed Dial

    Speed dial Each phone number stored in Contacts is assigned a Speed Dial number, which you can use to call that number. 1 From the idle screen, use the keypad to enter the Speed Dial number assigned to the phone number you want to call.

  • Page 66: Other Features

    Other Features Advanced calling feature call waiting To accept the second call and put the active call on hold: Press - under Yes. To accept the second call and end the active call: Press S. call forward To forward your phone calls to another number: Press M >...

  • Page 67: Datebook

    feature edit/delete Display a Contacts contact entry entry: Press O > select contact > Edit > select content to be edited > O > add and/or edit the desired information > set ringer ID Display a Contacts entry: Press O > select contact >...

  • Page 68: Gps

    To improve GPS performance: • Move away from other electrical or electronic devices • Remain stationary. • Avoid covering the internal antenna with your hands. feature view To see where you approximate currently are: location Press M > Position Scroll to view the entire screen.
  • Page 69 feature Press M > set GPS Security > GPS PIN > security On or Off > Enter the current GPS PIN. Note: Your default GPS PIN is 0000. To change your GPS PIN: Press M > Security > Change Passwords > GPS PIN. Enter the current GPS PIN >...

  • Page 70: Hands-Free

    Hands-free feature speaker- When the call phone is active, press - under Spkr auto answer Automatically answer calls when connected to a car kit or headset: Press M > Phone Calls > Auto Ans > select the amount of rings before answering Other Features Messages...

  • Page 71: Personalize

    Personalize feature language Set menu language: Press O > Display/ Info > Language backlight Select how long the time length display screen and keypad are backlit: Press O > Display/ Info > Backlight menu style Show the Main Menu as graphic icons or a text-based list: Press O >...
  • Page 72 Other Features...
  • Page 73 Important Safety and Legal Information...

  • Page 74: Information

    When you communicate with your phone, the system handling your call controls the power level at which your phone transmits. Your Motorola phone is designed to comply with local regulatory requirements in your country concerning exposure of human beings to RF energy.

  • Page 75: Operational Precautions

    If you wear a radio product on your body when transmitting, always place the radio product in a Motorola approved clip, holder, holster, case or body harness. If you do not use a body-worn accessory supplied or approved by Motorola and...

  • Page 76: Radio Waves

    ALL MODELS WITH FCC ID IHDT56HG1 MEET THE 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 the emission limits for exposure to radiofrequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S.

  • Page 77: Implantable Medical Devices

    The SAR information reported to the FCC includes the FCC-accepted Motorola testing protocol, assessment procedure, and measurement uncertainty range for this product. Approved Accessories For a list of approved Motorola accessories call 1-800-453-0920, or visit our website at www.motorola.com/iden. RF Energy Interference/Compatibility...

  • Page 78: Hearing Aids

    Responsible driving practices can be found in the “Smart Practices While Driving” section at the end of this guide and/or at the Motorola Web site: www.motorola.com/callsmart. Note: The use of wireless phones while driving may cause distraction. Discontinue a call if you can’t concentrate on driving.

  • Page 79: Batteries And Chargers

    Batteries and Chargers Caution: Improper treatment or use of batteries may present a danger of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard. For more information, see the “Battery Use and Battery Safety” section in this user’s guide. Your battery, charger, or portable radio may contain symbols, defined as follows: Symbol Definition...

  • Page 80: Repetitive Motion

    If you have questions or need assistance, we’re here to help. Go to www.motorola.com/iden/support, where you can select from a number of customer care Safety Information options. You can also contact the Motorola Customer Support Center at 1-800-453-0920 (United States), 1-877-483-2840 (TTY/TDD United States for hearing impaired).

  • Page 81: Motorola Limited Warranty For The United States And Canada

    Motorola Limited Warranty for the United States and Canada What Does this Warranty Cover? Note: FOR IDEN SUBSCRIBER PRODUCTS, ACCESSORIES AND SOFTWARE PURCHASED IN THE UNITED STATES OR CANADA What Does this Warranty Cover? Subject to the exclusions contained below, Motorola, Inc.
  • Page 82 Product or Accessory to abnormal usage or conditions; or (d) Safety Information 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...
  • Page 83 Who is covered? 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.

  • Page 84: Patent And Software Provisions

    Motorola, is permitted. Patent and Software Provisions MOTOROLA will defend, at its own expense, any suit brought against the end user purchaser to the extent that it is based on a claim that the Product...
  • Page 85 MOTOROLA software. MOTOROLA software may be used in only the Product in which the software was originally embodied and such software in such Product may not be replaced, copied, distributed, modified in any way, or used to produce any derivative thereof.

  • Page 86: Hearing Aid Compatibility

    Hearing Aid Compatibility 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 87 Thus, if you use an M3 phone with a M3 hearing aid you will have a combined rating of six for “excellent use.” This methodology applies equally for T ratings. More information about hearing aid compatibility may be found at: www.motorola.com/accessibility, www.fcc.gov, www.fda.gov, and www.hearingloss.org/learn/cellphonetech.asp Safety Information...

  • Page 88: Organization

    Motorola Personal Communications Product you will need to provide a copy of your dated sales receipt to confirm warranty status. Thank you for choosing a Motorola product. U.S. Department of Commerce or the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International...
  • Page 89 It's easy. To learn more about CTIA's Recycling Program for Used Wireless Devices, please visit us at: http://recycling.motorola.young-america.com/ index.html Recycling...

  • Page 90: 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.

  • Page 91: Security

    Lock your device’s keypad where this feature is available. • Keep software up to date — If Motorola or a software/application vendor releases a patch or software fix for your mobile device which updates the device’s security, install it as soon as possible.

  • Page 92: Smart Practices While Driving

    When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility. 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 93 • Use your mobile device to help others in emergencies. If you see an auto accident, crime in 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.* •...
  • Page 94 Index accessories 13, 51, 66 active phone line 43 advanced calling 62 alert set 46, 52 turn off 46, 56 answer a call 20 backlight 54 battery 17, 18 battery indicator 44 battery life, extend 15 boostLIVE accessing 23 call answer 20 end 19, 20 Index...
  • Page 95 export regulations 84 frequently asked questions service and repairs 76 GPS 64 GPS enabled emergency calls 60 GPS PIN 47 GPS, see GPS enabled handsfree 66 handsfree speaker 47 Hearing Aid Compatibility 82 home screen 43 incoming call message 59 international calls 60 iTAP text entry mode 45 keypad...
  • Page 96 optional accessory 13, 66 optional feature 13 packet data 44 passwords 47 passwords. See codes personalize 66, 67 phone locking 47 phone number 22 power on combined power/end/home key 19 radio frequency 70 received calls 56 recent calls 56 recycling 85 redial 57 return a call 58 ring style indicator 44...
  • Page 97 tap text entry mode 45 text entry 44 time & date 54 transmitters 48 turn on/off 19 unlock phone 47 unlock code 47 voice mail receiving 61 setting up 61 voice name 57 voicemail 61 voicemail message indicator 61 volume 46 Walkie-Talkie calls 59 wallpaper 53 WHO information 84...

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