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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Introduction ... 1 Welcome to Boost Mobile...1 Boost Customer Care...1 Getting Started... 3 i50sx Phone Features...4 i50sx Phone Menu Tree...5 i50sx Phone Icon Glossary...6 Battery ...7 Turning Your i 50sx Phone On/Off ...9 Enabling Security ...10 The SIM Card ...11 Keypad Lock ...16...
Page 4 Pause Digit Entry...46 Plus Dialing ...47 Digital Cellular... 49 Phone Calls...50 Emergency Calling ...54 Special Dialing Codes ...55 Receiving a Phone Call ...55 Sending Unanswered Calls to Voice Mail ...55 Missed Calls ...56 Ending a Phone Call ...56 Recent Calls...56 Call Timers...59 Hands-Free Speakerphone...60 Mute...60...
Page 5 Deleting a Memo ...104 Boost Wireless Web ... 105 Boost Wireless Web Navigation Keys ...105 Starting the Microbrowser...106 Java Apps ... 107 Accessing Java Apps Menu...107 Installing Java Apps ...107 Running Java Apps...108 Customizing the i50sx Phone... 109 Settings ...109 Shortcuts...125...
Page 6 Chargers...132 Other Important Information ... 135 Boost Customer Care...135 Understanding Status Messages ...135 Boost Mobile Terms and Conditions of Prepaid Service ...138 Safety and General Information ...145 Limited Warranty Motorola Communication Products...153 Patent and Trademark Information...161 Index ... 163 boostmobile.com...
Page 7 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Responsible Party Name: Motorola, Inc. i85s and i50sx and i55sr H40XAH6RR1BN...
Page 9: Introduction
And Boost Mobile has got the latest Motorola handsets with the coolest features, like Boost 2WAY; our digital two-way radio feature, Boost Wireless Web and the hottest Java games.
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Page 11: Getting Started
This section will help you get started using your phone. It contains details about some of the features and functions described in the Getting Started Guide. This section includes: i50sx Phone Features i50sx Phone Menu Tree i50sx Phone Icon Glossary Battery Turning Your i 50sx Phone On/Off...
Page 12: I50Sx Phone Features
i 50sx Phone Features Power Button/Status Light Speaker Key Volume Control Buttons Boost 2WAY Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button Headset Jack 4-Way Navigation Key Punctuation Key Back Key/Pause Dialing Battery Cover Next Word Key/International SIDE VIEW Plus Dialing Accessory Connector Option Key End/Home Key FRONT VIEW BOTTOM VIEW...
Page 13: I50Sx Phone Menu Tree
Phone Menu Tree...
Page 14: I50Sx Phone Icon Glossary
50sx Phone Icon Glossary You may see these icons while using your i50sx phone: The icon of the main menu feature in use displays in the top left of the status icon rows. For a list of the main menu options, see “Main Menu Options” on page 32.
Page 15: Battery
Battery Your i50sx phone comes with a Lithium Ion battery and charger. Remove the battery from the protective plastic safety tray provided in the original packaging. After attaching the battery, make sure you charge it, before you use your phone for the first time.
Page 16: Detaching The Battery
Detaching the Battery Ensure that the phone is powered off before attempting to detach the battery. See “Turning Your i50sx Phone On/Off” on page 9. Press the battery cover release button and slide the battery cover away from the antenna.
Page 17: Turning Your I 50Sx Phone On/Off
Turning Your i 50sx Phone On/Off NOTE: To register for the first time on the Nextel National Network, you must turn on your i50sx phone in your local calling area. To power the phone on: For optimal signal strength, extend the antenna.
Page 18: Enabling Security
Press and hold p at the top of the phone until the status light glows red and Powering On displays. As your new i50sx connects to the Nextel National Network, you will see the Boost Mobile icon and a connecting message.
Page 19: The Sim Card
The SIM Card Your i50sx phone comes with a built-in level of security protection through the use of the SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card, which you should have already inserted into your new i50sx phone. The SIM card stores all your Phonebook information and your Boost Mobile account identification information.
Page 20 To enable SIM PIN security At the idle screen, press m and then press R to scroll to Settings. Press A under SELECT. The Settings screen displays. Press R to scroll to Security. Press A under SELECT to access the Security screen.
Page 21: Changing The Pin
If you enter an incorrect PIN, the message “SIM PIN incorrect: Try again” appears on your phone’s screen. After three consecutive incorrect attempts, the SIM card is blocked. Once blocked, the phone will not allow you to enter your PIN again, even after powering the phone off and back on.
Page 22: Unblocking The Pin
Unblocking the PIN If you forget your PIN and unsuccessfully enter it three times, access to your phone will be blocked. NOTE: Before you begin, obtain the PIN Unblocking Key (PUK) code from Boost Customer Care, then read and understand the PIN unblocking sequence.
Page 23 IMPORTANT: Do not touch the gold-colored areas of the SIM card. To avoid loss or damage, do not remove your SIM card from your phone unless absolutely necessary. With the phone powered off, remove the battery cover and battery. See “Detaching the Battery”...
Page 24: Keypad Lock
Keypad Lock The i50sx phone includes a Keypad Lock feature that enables you to quickly lock the phone’s keypad to avoid inadvertently pressing keys or placing calls. Once Keypad Lock is activated, you can only perform the following tasks: •...
Page 25 Receiving Boost 2WAY Calls When you receive an incoming Private Call or Call Alert (see “Boost 2WAY” on page 85), Keypad Lock is temporarily disabled. Press and hold the Boost 2WAY PTT button on the side of the phone. Begin talking after the phone emits a chirping sound. Release the Boost 2WAY PTT button to listen.
Page 26: Status Of Your I 50Sx Phone
From the idle screen, press m *. The message Keypad Unlocked displays briefly. Status of Your i 50sx Phone Your i50sx phone has a status light that displays around the p button. The status light indicates the status of your connection. Status Light...
Page 27: My Information
Status Light Indicator Flashing Green Solid Green My Information You can select My Info from the main menu to display or edit the following: • Name — Enter your name in this field. • Private ID — Your Private ID is displayed in this field. Your Private ID is the number others use to contact you using Boost 2WAY.
Page 28: Using T9 ® Text Input
Using T9 Text Input ® Your i50sx phone has embedded software, called T9 typing on a phone keypad much like typing on a computer keyboard: it eliminates the traditional “multi-tap” method of text entry. As you type, you press only one key per letter. T9 Text Input matches your keystrokes to words in its linguistic database of approximately 60,000 words and proper names.
Page 29: Choosing A Text Entry Mode
Choosing a Text Entry Mode on Boost Wireless Web When you are using Boost Wireless Web services, T9 Text Input becomes available whenever you access a screen that requires you to enter text. The right display option on your phone’s screen indicates your current T9 Text Input text entry mode: •...
Page 30: Using Alpha Mode
Choosing a Language To change the language of the T9 Text Input database: From any screen that requires text input, press m to access the Entry Method menu. Press S to scroll to Languages. Press B under SELECT. Press S to scroll to the language you want T9 Text Input to use. Press B under SELECT.
Page 31 Special Key Functions Some of your phone’s keys assume different functions while in T9 Text Input Word mode. Backspace and Erase Press A under DELETE once to backspace or to erase a single character. Press and hold A under DELETE to erase the entire text entry field. Space Press R once to accept a word and insert a space when entering text.
Page 32 Entering a Word To enter a word using Word mode: Choose Word as your text entry mode. Type a word by using one key press per desired letter. For example, to type “test” press 8 3 7 8. IMPORTANT: The displayed word may change as you type it. Do After you have finished typing the word, if the word that appears is not the desired word, press 0 to change the word on the display to the next most likely word in the database.
Page 33: Using Symbols Mode
Using Symbols Mode To use Symbols text entry mode: Choose Symbols as your text entry mode. A row of 32 symbols appears along the bottom of your phone’s display screen, just above the display options and menu icon. (Press T to view the complete row.) Press T to highlight the symbol you want to enter into the text entry field.
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Page 35: Display Essentials
Your i50sx phone’s display screen tells you what you need to know as you use your phone. This section includes: Display Screen Status Icons Text Display Area Call Information Icons Menu Icon Display Options Navigating Menus and Lists Main Menu Options...
Page 36: Status Icons
The Boost idle screen displays Boost and the time and date. You must start at the Boost idle screen to access many of your phone’s features and functions. BOOST TIP:You can always access the Boost idle screen by pressing Status Icons Status icons provide you with information about your phone and its functions.
Page 37: Text Display Area
-[\* w#,! The icon of the main menu feature in use always appears in the top left of the status icon rows. For a list of the main menu icons, see “Main Menu Options” on page 32. Text Display Area On the idle screen, the text display area shows Boost and the time and date.
Page 38: Call Information Icons
Call Information Icons Each of the following icons appear on the left side of the text display area providing you with information about your phone’s line. Icon Menu Icon The menu icon S appears on any screen from which a menu can be accessed. To access a menu, press mon your keypad.
Page 39: Navigating Menus And Lists
116). The display options on screens other than the Boost idle screen cannot be customized. Navigating Menus and Lists The i50sx phone is menu driven. By navigating menus, you access submenus which lead to all of the functions and features that are built into your phone. Use the menus to: •...
Page 40: Main Menu Options
Main Menu Options To access the main menu, press m from the Boost idle screen. The main menu options are shown in the next table. You can change the order in which they appear by using the Personalize feature (see “Reordering Main Menu”...
Page 41 U My Info View the name, Private ID, phone number, and IP address of your phone. : Call Alert Store Boost 2WAY message alerts to respond to at your convenience. To choose the highlighted main menu selection, press B under SELECT. To exit the main menu and return to the Boost idle screen, press A under EXIT or press e.
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Page 43: Phonebook
The Phonebook allows you to store up to 250 frequently used names and numbers. When you store information in your Phonebook, it is saved on your SIM card. If you move your SIM card to another Boost Mobile SIM-based phone, you can access information in your Phonebook from that phone.
Page 44: Phonebook Entries And Speed Dial Numbers
Phonebook Entries and Speed Dial Numbers Your Phonebook can store multiple phone numbers to a single name. For example, you can enter someone’s name into your Phonebook once and then add that person’s home, office, mobile phone, and fax numbers to the name. You can store up to seven phone numbers, a Private ID, and an IP address.
Page 45: Accessing Your Phonebook
The “picker” arrows appearing around the number type icon indicates multiple numbers stored under one name: Accessing Your Phonebook If PHBK is one of your display options: From the idle screen, press A under PHBK. If PHBK is not one of your display options: From the idle screen, press m.
Page 46: Viewing Phonebook Entries
Viewing Phonebook Entries Names with more than one number assigned to them appear with ef surrounding the icon to the right of the name. For example, if you had stored a home and work number for Joe Smith, the entry for Joe Smith’s home phone number would look like this: Joe Smith When the name is highlighted, press T to scroll to the icons representing each...
Page 47: Checking Phonebook Capacity
To sort your Phonebook list: From the Phonebook screen, press m to view the Phonebook Menu screen. Press R to scroll to Sort By. Press A under SELECT. Press R to scroll to the desired sorting method: Name or Speed #. Press A under SELECT.
Page 48 To add a Phonebook entry: To access the Entry Details screen: From the Phonebook screen, with [New Entry] highlighted, press A under SELECT. From the Phonebook screen, press m. Then press R to scroll to New and press A under SELECT. If you want to assign a name to your Phonebook entry: With the Name field highlighted, press A under CHANGE.
Page 49 Assign a number to your Phonebook entry: With the # field highlighted, press A under CHANGE. Type the number using the alphanumeric keypad. For phone numbers, use the 10-digit format. For Private IDs use Area ID*Network ID*Member ID (the asterisks must be included as part of the Private ID).
Page 50 If you want to store more numbers to the name associated with this Phonebook entry: Press R to scroll to Type and then press A under CHANGE. A new Type field appears for the additional number. Enter the information for the additional number using step 3 through step 7.
Page 51 To store to a new entry, press A under SELECT. The Entry Details screen will display with the number entered in the field. To store to an existing entry, press R to scroll the list of names in your Phonebook. Or press the first letter of the entry to jump to the entry.
Page 52: Editing Phonebook Entries
If you want to add more information to the Phonebook entry, follow the applicable instructions in “Adding Phonebook Entries” on page 39. Press A under DONE. To store a Private ID from the Recent Calls list: Press R to scroll to the Private ID number you want to store. NOTE: The Store option for Private ID numbers (e.g., 123*123*1234), will not display in the Recent Calls list.
Page 53: Deleting Phonebook Entries
Press R to scroll to Edit. Press A under SELECT. The Entry Details screen displays. Follow the applicable instructions in “Adding Phonebook Entries” on page 39 to edit the various fields. NOTE: To add additional numbers to an existing entry, follow the applicable instructions in “Adding Phonebook Entries”...
Page 54: Pause Digit Entry
(PIN) or password. This feature is particularly useful for accessing automated services such as your home voice mail from your i50sx phone. Example: Let’s say you have a home voice mail account that you want to check while at an event.
Page 55: Plus Dialing
Plus Dialing NOTE: Your phone has not been set up to make international calls or roam outside of the United States. Please contact Boost Customer Care at 1-888-BOOST-4U (1-888-266-7848) if you would like to have access to international dialing from your 50sx phone.
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Page 57: Digital Cellular
The i50sx phone uses Nextel’s All-Digital National Network for digital cellular service. This section includes: Phone Calls Emergency Calling Special Dialing Codes Receiving a Phone Call Sending Unanswered Calls to Voice Mail Missed Calls Recent Calls Call Timers Hands-Free Speakerphone...
Page 58: Phone Calls
Phone Calls Your i50sx phone provides the following features for making phone calls: • Direct Dial • Phonebook • Recent Calls • Speed Dial ® • Turbo Dial • Last Number Redial Using Direct Dial From the idle screen, use the keypad to enter the 10-digit phone number you want to call.
Page 59 To make calls from the Phonebook: From the idle screen, if PHBK is one of your display options, press A under PHBK. From the idle screen, press m, then press R to scroll to Phonebook. Press B under SELECT. Press R to scroll through the names in your Phonebook. Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter the first letter of the name and press R to scroll through the names beginning with that letter.
Page 60: Making Calls From The Recent Calls List
Making Calls from the Recent Calls List Your phone stores the numbers of the last 20 calls you received or sent in the Recent Calls list. From the idle screen, press R. From the idle screen, press m. Press S to scroll to Recent Calls. Press B under SELECT.
Page 61: Last Number Redial
Using Turbo Dial Turbo Dial allows you to call the numbers in your Phonebook associated with Speed Dial numbers 1 through 9 by pressing and holding the corresponding numeric key on the keypad. Press and hold a number (keys 1 through 9). NOTE: Turbo Dial cannot be accessed while the browser is active, nor while Keypad Lock or SIM Lock is active.
Page 62: Emergency Calling
When making an international call from outside of the United States and Canada, you can either enter the international access code directly (for example, 011 in the United States) or use Plus Dialing. You can make international calls while traveling outside of the United States and Canada from your Phonebook if you have stored the numbers with Plus Dialing.
Page 63: Special Dialing Codes
Special Dialing Codes Non-Emergency Numbers Boost Mobile supports many “non-emergency” numbers (such as #77, 311,...) provided by local and state governments. These numbers are used to report non-emergency incidents. If the situation includes imminent danger or loss of life, you should dial 911. Telecommunications Relay Service Boost Mobile supports services for communicating with speech and/or hearing impaired individuals.
Page 64: Missed Calls
Missed Calls Missed calls are shown on the display screen with the missed call icon V. Ending a Phone Call Simply press e. NOTE: The Recent Calls list displays briefly after each call. Recent Calls The Recent Calls feature stores the phone numbers of the 20 most recent calls you have made and received, including Private Calls.
Page 65: Viewing Recent Calls
Viewing Recent Calls If the number of the recent call is stored in your Phonebook, the name associated with the number displays. To view your Recent Calls list: From the idle screen, press R. From the idle screen, press m. Press S to scroll to Recent Calls. Press B under SELECT.
Page 66: Deleting Recent Calls
Storing a Recent Call Number to the Phonebook To store a number from the Recent Calls list to the Phonebook: From the Recent Calls screen, press S to scroll to the number you want to store. Press B under STORE. Press m to access the Rec.
Page 67: Call Timers
To delete all calls on the Recent Calls list: From the Recent Calls screen, press m to access the Rec. Calls Menu. Press R to scroll to Delete All. Press B under SELECT. Press A under YES to confirm the deletion. Call Timers Call Timers measure the duration of your cellular phone calls and Private Calls, as well as the number of Kilobytes sent and received by your phone.
Page 68: Hands-Free Speakerphone
NOTE: The values displayed by Call Timers should not be used for billing. Hands-Free Speakerphone The i50sx phone provides the convenience of a hands-free speakerphone for placing safer phone calls. The speakerphone option (SPEAKER) is available whenever you are on an active call.
Page 69: Call Hold
While mute is on, UNMUTE appears as a display option. To turn mute off: Press B under UNMUTE. Call Hold When you are on an active call, you can place the call on hold. To place an active call on hold: Press m to access the Call Menu.
Page 70: Turning On Call Forwarding
When your phone is set to forward All Calls, the Call Forward icon appears on the top row of your display screen to indicate the call forwarding option is on. Icon Turning On Call Forwarding Press m then press R to scroll to Call Forward. Press B under SELECT.
Page 71: Turning Off Call Forwarding
To activate a call forwarding number: If you have never used Call Forwarding before, the Forward screen appears. To enter a call forwarding number, type the number on your phone’s keypad or press B under SEARCH to select from numbers stored in your phone.
Page 72: Caller Id
Caller ID If you subscribe to Caller ID, your phone automatically displays the phone number or name (if the 10-digit phone number is stored in your Phonebook) of the person calling (unless blocked by the caller), enabling you to decide whether to take the call or forward it to Voice Mail.
Page 73: Call Restrictions
Call Restrictions You can prevent your phone from making or receiving specific types of calls. Boost Mobile currently offers two types of Call Restrictions: • no incoming calls • no outgoing calls (except 911) Contact Boost Customer Care for more information. Boost Mobile 411 The Directory that puts you straight through —...
Page 74: Restaurant Reservations
Restaurant Reservations Boost Mobile 411 operators can assist in finding a restaurant and then coordinate reservations. A Boost Mobile 411 operator will confirm your reservation information through a return phone call. For your convenience, the reservation will be in your name. NOTE: Reservation service may not be available for all restaurants.
Page 75: Boost Mobile Voice Mail
Using your i50sx phone, enter your 10-digit Boost Mobile Personal Telephone Number (PTN). For example: 2135557777. If you are calling from a phone other than your i50sx phone, dial your 10-digit Boost Mobile Personal Telephone Number (PTN). When you hear the greeting, press * to access your Voice Mail box.
Page 76: Receiving Voice Mail Messages
Follow the system instructions to: • Create a new four- to seven-digit password (see “Changing Your Password” on page 71). • Record your name (see “Recording Your Name” on page 71). • Record a greeting (see “Recording Your Active Greeting” on page 72).
Page 77: Logging Into Your Boost Mobile Voice Mail
For more information, see “Boost Mobile Voice Mail Tree” on page 80. NOTE: You must receive a message before you can access Voice Mail for the first time from your i50sx phone. (Tip: You can leave yourself a message.) Main Voice Mail Menu You are at the main Voice Mail menu when you hear the options listed below.
Page 78: Playing Messages
From the main Voice Mail menu, press # to exit Voice Mail. At any time, you may end the call by pressing e. Playing Messages When you receive a new Voice Mail message, you can either listen to it immediately or later. Press B under CALL to listen now or press A under EXIT to listen later.
Page 79: Recovering Deleted Messages
Messages that are not saved or deleted remain in your mailbox as new messages. All messages are automatically deleted after 21 days. Recovering Deleted Messages To retrieve deleted messages, press * 3. This option only applies to the current Voice Mail session. If you end the call, the messages will be permanently deleted.
Page 80: Advanced Voice Mail Features
Press 2 to record your name. Press ** to return to the main menu. Recording Your Active Greeting Through Boost Mobile Voice Mail service, there are a number of ways in which people can reach you. You may want to include one or all of the following options in your greeting so that callers will know they are available.
Page 81: Greetings Schedule
Recording Additional Greetings To record additional greetings: From the main Voice Mail menu, press 3 to access the Greetings menu. Press 4 to modify greetings. Enter the greeting number you wish to create or modify. Press 2 to record a greeting. Record your greeting and press # when you have finished.
Page 82: Automatic Playback
Greeting 2 Weekday Mornings Greeting 3 Weekday Afternoons Activating Your Greeting Schedule To activate the greeting schedule From the main Voice Mail menu, press 3 to access the Greetings menu. Press 9 to activate your greeting schedule. Press ** to return to the main menu. Automatic Playback By default, the playback mode of your Voice Mail service is set to Normal.
Page 83: Recording, Copying, And Replying To Messages
order in which new messages should be played: From the main Voice Mail menu, press 4 to access Personal Options. Press 4 to access Personal Preferences. Press 2 to access Playback Preferences. Press 1 to switch between the playback orders. Press ** to return to the main menu.
Page 84: Delivery Options
Delivery Options After you have created a message, you can assign the message to a category before you send it. Below is a list of the options that can be applied to a message: Urgent Private Notification of Non-Delivery Future Delivery To set a special delivery option: After recording your message but before sending it, press 5 for Delivery Options.
Page 85: Working With Group Lists
Press # to send. Press ** to return to the main menu. Working With Group Lists The Group List feature enables you to create a list and assign it a unique name. Then, you can add mailbox numbers, group lists or individuals — by name — to the list.
Page 86: Message Forwarding
Press 1 to add a new recipient. Press # to save your changes. Press ** to return to the main menu. Deleting a Group List From the main Voice Mail menu, press 4 to access Personal Options. Press 2 to access Group Lists. Press 3 to delete a Group List.
Page 87: Time And Date Charts
Select the applicable option below: To create a forwarding number, press 2. • If you have already created a forwarding number, press 2 to • modify the number. To enable or disable Message Forwarding, press 3. • To change the forwarding type, press 4. •...
Page 88: Boost Mobile Voice Mail Tree
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Page 89: Messaging Services
Your i50sx phone offers two-way Text Messaging that helps keep you in touch with family and friends, regardless of your lifestyle demands. Text Messaging uses the Boost Wireless Web to provide immediate contact, even when you can’t make or take a call. Boost Mobile two-way Text Messaging allows you to send, receive, and respond to text messages quickly and discreetly, at the push of a button.
Page 90: Numeric Messaging
2135557777@myboostmobile.com). The entire message can be up to 500 characters. Numeric Messaging Numeric messaging is available through Boost Mobile Voice Mail. These messages can be displayed directly on your i50sx phone. To leave a numeric message: • The caller must press “1” during your Voice Mail greeting.
Page 91 The Message Center screen displays the number of messages you have in each message service — Net Alert (Boost Mobile two-way Text Messaging) and other Wireless Web-based mail, Voice Mail, and Text Msgs (Numeric Messages). To access any message service: From the Message Center screen, press R to scroll to the message service you want to access.
Page 92 Viewing a Message Later Press A under EXIT. The remind you that you have a stored message. Viewing Stored Messages In the Message Center screen, press S to scroll down to Text Msgs. The number of new messages and the total number of messages are displayed.
Page 93: Boost 2Way
Boost 2WAY is a digital two-way radio feature that allows you to communicate with your friends all day long for a fraction of the cost of regular cellular calls. NOTE: Boost 2WAY is only available in your local calling area. This section includes everything you will need to know to take advantage of Boost 2WAY (digital two-way radio) service: Private Call...
Page 94 Press and hold the Boost 2WAY Push-To-Talk (PTT) button on the side of the phone to talk. Begin talking after the phone emits a chirping sound. Release the Boost 2WAY PTT button to listen. Making a Private Call from the Phonebook If you have stored a person’s Private ID in your Phonebook (see “Adding Phonebook Entries”...
Page 95: Call Alerts
Call Alerts Press and hold the Boost 2WAY PTT button on the side of the phone. Begin talking after the phone emits a chirping sound. Release the Boost 2WAY PTT button to listen. For more information on the Recent Calls list, see “Recent Calls” on page 56. Receiving a Private Call When you receive a two-way call, your phone emits a chirping sound.
Page 96 Placing a Call Alert from the Keypad Enter the Private ID of the person you want to call. Be sure to enter Area ID*Network ID*Member ID. Press B under ALERT. The Ready to Alert screen displays. Press and hold the Boost 2WAY PTT button until Alert Successful displays.
Page 97: Receiving Call Alerts
Call Alerts Receiving Call Alerts When you receive a Call Alert, your phone emits a series of chirps and displays the name or number of the caller. You can answer, queue, or clear the Call Alert: • To answer the Call Alert, press the Boost 2WAY PTT button and begin talking after the phone emits a chirping sound.
Page 98 Sorting Call Alerts To sort your Call Alerts by the order they were received: From the Call Alert Queue screen, press m to access the Call Alert Menu. Press S to scroll to Sort By. Press A under SELECT. Press S to scroll to First on Top or Last on Top. Press A under SELECT.
Page 99 Call Alerts Press B under SELECT. When the confirmation screen appears, press B under YES to delete the entry. To delete all Call Alerts from the queue: From the Call Alert Queue screen, press m to access the Call Alert Menu.
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Page 101: Datebook
The Datebook is a calendar in your phone that enables you to schedule and organize events. Schedules can be created and viewed for specific days, and reminder alarms can be set so you never miss important events. You can view upcoming events by week or by day. The Datebook stores and manages 250 events over a 13-month period (12 months ahead and 1 month back).
Page 102: Datebook Icons
Datebook Icons There are several icons commonly used in the Datebook application: Symbol Viewing Your Datebook To access your Datebook: From the idle screen, press m. Press R to scroll to Datebook. Press B under SELECT. Information in your Datebook can be viewed in three ways: by the week, the day, or the event.
Page 103: Viewing Event Details
Viewing a Week When you access your Datebook, the current week is displayed. You can scroll to other weeks by pressing S. The dates of the displayed week appear at the top of the text area of your phone’s screen. Below the dates are letters indicating the days of the week.
Page 104: About Datebook Events
This displays event details such as day of week, time, title, duration, alarm time, and repeat cycle. For more information about events, see “About Datebook Events” on page 96. Viewing Today You can easily go to the current day when viewing your Datebook: While viewing any week, day, or event, press m.
Page 105: Adding New Events
Adding New Events To add a Datebook event: Access the Event Form screen: While viewing a week in the Datebook, press m to access the Datebook Menu. Press R to scroll to New. Press A under SELECT. While viewing a day, press S to scroll to [New Event]. Press A under SELECT.
Page 106 After you have assigned a start time to the event, you can specify the duration of the event. The default duration is one hour. To assign a different duration: With the Duration field highlighted, press A under CHANGE. From the Duration screen, press R to scroll to the desired duration. If you select None, the event will have a duration of zero minutes.
Page 107: Editing Events
If you want to set an alarm to remind you that the event is approaching: With the Alarm field highlighted, press A under CHANGE. From the Alarm screen, press S to scroll to the desired alarm option (5 min before, 1 hour before, etc.). Press A under SELECT.
Page 108: Datebook Event Reminders
If the event is a recurring event, the Delete Event screen appears: • To delete only the occurrence of the event you select in step 1, leave This Event Only highlighted. To delete all occurrences of the event, press R to highlight •...
Page 109 • Weekday — sets the first day of the week your Datebook displays when you are viewing a week. The default is Sunday. • DeleteAfter — controls how long your Datebook waits to delete an event after it has occurred. The default is four weeks. To customize your Datebook set up: While viewing a week in the Datebook, press m to access the Datebook Menu.
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Page 111: Memo
The Memo application provides you with a place to store a numeric note (for example, a phone number) in your i50sx phone. This section includes: Adding a New Memo Viewing a Memo Editing a Memo Deleting a Memo Adding a New Memo You can add a memo from the idle screen or while on an active call.
Page 112: Editing A Memo
Press B under SELECT. To call this number, press s. Editing a Memo From the idle screen, press m. Press R to scroll to Memo. Press B under SELECT. Type the new number. You can delete a digit by pressing A under DELETE. To delete all the digits, press and hold A under DELETE.
Page 113: Boost Wireless Web
Make CD purchases • and much more Your i50sx phone will be automatically set up for Boost Wireless Web as soon as you activate your account. Please refer to boostmobile.com for pricing on Boost Wireless Web Services. If you decide Boost Wireless Web is not for you, simply call Boost Customer Care and ask your Care Representative to cancel the Boost Wireless Web service.
Page 114: Starting The Microbrowser
Starting the Microbrowser Just as you use Netscape Navigator the Web from your desktop, the microbrowser contained in your phone allows you to explore and use a variety of Internet services. To begin using the Boost Wireless Web: From the idle screen, press m to access the Main Menu. Press R to scroll to Web.
Page 115: Java Apps
The Java Apps (Games) feature of your phone runs applications written in Java programming language. Your phone comes with pre-loaded Java Games. NOTE: In order to run a Java application, you may first need to install the application. See “Installing Java Apps” on page 107. This section includes: Accessing Java Apps Menu Installing Java Apps...
Page 116: Running Java Apps
To determine whether the application needs to be installed, look at the display options on the screen. If the display option is RUN or SELECT, the application is already installed and ready to run. See “Running Java Apps” on page 108. If the display option is INSTALL, press B under INSTALL to install the application.
Page 117: Customizing The I50Sx Phone
Customizing the i50sx Phone You can customize your i50sx phone to fit the way you want to use it. This section includes: Settings Shortcuts Settings The phone’s Settings menu enables you to control many of the phone’s features and functions, including display properties, message handling, and security features.
Page 118 • Service Status — shows the status of your phone’s services To access any of these options: From the Settings screen, press R to scroll to the option you want to access. Press B under SELECT. Many of these options have other options within them. Press S to scroll through the lists of options, and press B to select and modify options and the features, according to the instructions on your phone’s screen.
Page 119 Ring Style and Notification Type When you set VibeAll to On, your phone vibrates to notify you of all types of calls, messages, and alerts. When you set VibeAll to Off, the following features display after VibeAll on the Ring/Vibrate screen, enabling you to set notification options for each: •...
Page 120: Ring Styles
The following icons appear on your display screen to indicate the options you have chosen: Icon Ring Styles When you set a ring style, you can choose from any of nine pre-set ring styles. To set a ring style: From the Ring/Vibrate screen, ensure that VibeAll is set to Off. Then press S to scroll to any of the features that allow you to set a ringer style: Line1 or Call Alert.
Page 121: Phone Setup
Notification Types When you set a notification type, you have these options: • Ring — the phone rings to notify you • Vibe — the phone vibrates to notify you • Vibe/Ring — the phone vibrates and then rings to notify you •...
Page 122: In Call Setup
In Call Setup In Call Setup sets the in-call timer and message notification. NOTE: These features affect phone calls only, not Private Calls. • The In Call Timer option turns the following features on and off: • Display — the duration of each call displays on the phone’s screen when the call ends •...
Page 123: Using Master Reset
Setting Keypad Lock The i50sx phone includes a keypad lock feature that enables you to lock the phone’s keypad to avoid inadvertently pressing or placing calls. See “Keypad Lock” on page 16 for more information. Enabling and Disabling SIM PIN...
Page 124 • Keys — controls which main menu items appear above the two option keys on the idle screen • Power Up App — sets any of the programs on the main menu to run when you turn on your phone Reordering Main Menu From the Personalize screen with Main Menu highlighted, press B under SELECT to access the Reorder Menu screen.
Page 125: Initial Setup
Press B under SELECT. To change the option assigned to the right option key, press R to highlight Right and press B under CHANGE. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the right option key. Changing Power-Up Program Your phone is set to display the idle screen when it is powered on. You can set the phone to display the main screen of any main menu option when it is powered on.
Page 126: Changing Time And Date Format
• Auto Redial — turns the automatic redial feature on and off • Backlight — controls how long your phone’s backlight stays on • Sensor - controls the photosensor to activate the backlight when your phone is in poor lighting conditions •...
Page 127 To set the time and date format, or turn time and date display on or off: Press m, then scroll to Settings. Press A under SELECT. Press R to scroll to Initial Setup. Press A under SELECT. From the Initial Setup screen with Time/Date Format highlighted, press B under SELECT to access the Time/Date Format screen.
Page 128: Setting Backlight Timer
Setting Backlight Timer The backlight illuminates the keypad and display when you receive or make calls. You can set the amount of time that the backlight stays on to 5, 10, 20, or 30 seconds, or set it to stay on continuously or stay off at all times. Press m, then scroll to Settings.
Page 129: Setting Contrast
Setting Text Display You can set your phone’s text display area to show more text using smaller characters or less text using larger characters. The size and amount of text displayed depends on the view selected: • Standard view — five lines of text, 14 characters per line •...
Page 130: Master Clear
To change the display language: From the Initial Setup screen, press R to scroll to Language. Press B under CHANGE. Press R to scroll to the language you want your phone to display. Press A under SELECT. Master Clear Master Clear returns all your phone’s settings to their original factory defaults and erases all stored lists.
Page 131: Setting Tty Mode
Setting TTY Mode TTY Setup enables you to set your options for using your phone with a teletypewriter (TTY) device. By default, your phone is set to function with a TTY device in TTY mode. Your phone supports the following TTY modes: •...
Page 132 Setting TTY Baud Rate By default, your phone’s TTY baud rate is set to 45.45, the baud rate required for TTY calls within the U.S. To make calls outside the U.S., set your TTY baud rate to 50.0. To change the TTY baud rate: From the Initial Setup screen, press R to scroll to TTY Baud.
Page 133: Shortcuts
The Return to Home screen displays with After Phone selected. To select After Prvt press R. Press B under CHANGE. Press S to scroll to the desired display option. Press B under SELECT. Voice Volume Voice Volume sets the volume of the sound coming from your phone’s earpiece or speaker: From the Voice Volume screen, highlight Earpiece Vol to set the earpiece volume, or press R to scroll to Speaker Vol to set the speaker...
Page 134: Creating A Shortcut
the menu by pressing the number. Some shortcuts may already be pre- programmed into your phone. You can have a total of up to 20 shortcuts. Creating a Shortcut Navigate to the menu item to which you want to create a shortcut. For example, if you wanted to create a shortcut to Ring/Vibe: From the idle screen, press m, then press R to scroll to Settings.
Page 135: Using The Shortcut Menu
From the idle screen, press m. Press R to scroll to Shortcuts. Press B under SELECT. Press S to scroll to the shortcut you want to use. Press B under GOTO. Using the Shortcut Menu The Shortcut Menu enables you to manage your shortcuts with the following options: •...
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Page 137: Accessories
Batteries Chargers i50sx Faceplates Your i50sx phone comes with a standard faceplate. You can purchase additional faceplates to change the look of your phone. See boostmobile.com. The following steps and accompanying illustration detail the procedure for removing and replacing the changeable faceplate.
Page 138 As shown in the illustration, attach the faceplate to the phone body, first at the top and then at the bottom. Rotate faceplate towards bottom of the phone until the lower snap is engaged. Snap engagement will be verified by a click sound. After the lower snap is engaged, verify that the upper snap is engaged by pressing the earpiece area.
Page 139: Batteries
Charging Lithium Ion Batteries The following table provides the approximate time to fully charge a battery using a Motorola iDEN Approved Lithium Ion battery charger. Check the item number on your battery and charger to determine the appropriate charging time.
Page 140: Chargers
• The Motorola iDEN Approved Lithium Ion chargers will provide optimum performance. Other chargers may not fully charge your iDEN Lithium Ion battery or may yield reduced number of lifetime charge cycles. • When batteries are not in use, always store them in the plastic safety tray.
Page 141: Using The Charger
Chargers Using the Charger While holding the phone with its keypad facing up, insert the accessory connector into the bottom of the phone until you hear a click. If you have either the Mid-Rate Charger or Rapid Travel Charger, flip open the prongs, and plug the travel charger transformer into an AC wall outlet.
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Page 143: Other Important Information
Boost Customer Care You can contact Boost Customer Care 7 days a week simply by dialing 611 from your i50sx phone, or by calling 1-888-BOOST-4U (1-888-266-7848). Our Boost Customer Care team will assist you in answering all your questions. Or, visit boostmobile.com for a variety of Boost Customer Care services online.
Page 144 Boost Customer Care. The incorrect PIN was entered three consecutive times. You will be unable to place or receive calls on your i50sx phone. Contact Boost Customer Care to have them obtain the PIN Unblocking Key (PUK) code.
Page 145 Status Messages Insert SIM Check SIM Card Wrong PIN Wrong Code Enter PIN Enter Unlock Code New Browser Message Memory Full! Understanding Status Messages Message Description Your SIM Card is not being detected. Please check to ensure that you have inserted the SIM Card.
Page 146: Boost Mobile Terms And Conditions Of Prepaid Service
Boost Mobile Terms and Conditions of Prepaid Service TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PREPAID SERVICE: PLEASE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAREFULLY. THEY CONSTITUTE A BINDING AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) BETWEEN YOU AND BOOST MOBILE. You (“Customer”) accept the terms of this Agreement (a) by calling to activate BOOST MOBILE wireless communications services (“Service”), (b) by purchasing BOOST MOBILE wireless communications equipment (the “Equipment”) or Service or...
Page 147 Boost Mobile Terms and Conditions of Prepaid Service 3. SIM CARDS – The BOOST MOBILE pre-paid SIM card remains the property of Boost Mobile at all times. Should your BOOST MOBILE pre-paid SIM card or RE- BOOST Card(s) be lost or stolen, Boost Mobile will be under no obligation to replace them or compensate you.
Page 148 the right to modify any and all elements of the Service charges at any time by giving notice of such changes to Customer. If Customer continues to use the Service after the Company has provided such notice, Customer will be deemed to have accepted the changes, and such changes will be effective immediately upon Customer’s use of the Service following notice of the changes, unless the Company’s communication indicates a later effective date.
Page 149 Boost Mobile Terms and Conditions of Prepaid Service equipment or that are measured by gross receipts from the sale of telecommunications services and/or equipment. Such Charges shall include, but are not limited to: excise taxes; sales and transaction taxes; utility taxes; regulatory fees and assessments; universal service assessments, telephone relay service (TRS) assessments;...
Page 150 Customer violation of any statutes, ordinances or laws of any local, state, or federal public authority. The terms of this Section 14 will survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement 15. RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES -. PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY. IT AFFECTS RIGHTS THAT YOU MAY OTHERWISE HAVE.
Page 151 Boost Mobile Terms and Conditions of Prepaid Service 17. ASSIGNMENT/RESALE/GOVERNING LAW – This Agreement may be freely assigned by Company to any successor of it or any other firm or entity capable of performing its obligations hereunder, and upon any such assignment, Company shall be released from all obligations to Customer.
Page 152 THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE EQUIPMENT. UNLESS OTHERWISE AGREED BY COMPANY, IF THE EQUIPMENT PROVES DEFECTIVE, THE COSTS OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING AND REPAIR WILL BE BORNE BY CUSTOMER. 21. DEFINITIONS – For purposes of this Agreement: 1) “Call Credit Validity Period” means the number of days, from the date of call credit activation until the date of call credit expiration, set out in the relevant rate plan;...
Page 153: Safety And General Information
PORTABLE RADIO PRODUCT OPERATION AND EME EXPOSURE Your Motorola two-way radio complies with the following RF energy exposure standards and guidelines: • United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations;...
Page 154: Phone Operation
Approved Accessories For a list of approved Motorola accessories call 1-800-453-0920 / visit our website at www.mot.com/iden / look in the accessory section of this manual. boostmobile.com...
Page 155 Safety and General Information ALL MODELS WITH FCC ID AZ489FT5815 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 156: Medical Devices
Electro Magnetic Interference/Compatibility NOTE: Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed or otherwise configured for electromagnetic compatibility. Facilities To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your radio product in any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy.
Page 157: Use While Driving
Use While Driving Check the laws and regulations on the use of radio products in the area where you drive. Always obey them. When using the radio product while driving, please: • Give full attention to driving and to the road •...
Page 158: Operational Cautions
Operational Cautions C a u t i o n Antennas Do not use any portable radio product that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with your skin, a minor burn can result. Batteries All batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury, such as burns if a conductive material such as jewelry, keys, or beaded chains touches exposed terminals.
Page 159: Accessory Safety Information
Accessory Safety Information IMPORTANT: SAVE THESE ACCESSORY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Before using any battery or battery charger, read all the instructions for and cautionary markings on (1) the battery, (2) the battery charger, which may include a separate wall-mounted power supply or transformer, and (3) the radio product using the battery.
Page 160 • Do not disassemble a battery charger; take it to a qualified service technician when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire. • Maximum ambient temperature around the power supply or transformer of any battery charger should not exceed 40°C (104°F).
Page 161: Limited Warranty Motorola Communication Products
80% of rated capacity, or the battery develops leakage. MOTOROLA, at its option, will at no charge either repair the Product (with new or reconditioned parts), replace it (with a new or reconditioned Product), or refund the purchase price of the Product during the warranty period provided it is returned in accordance with the terms of this warranty.
Page 162 Product item, transportation and insurance prepaid, to an authorized warranty service location. Warranty service will be provided by MOTOROLA through one of its authorized warranty service locations. If you first contact the company which sold you the Product (e.g., dealer or communication service provider), it can facilitate your obtaining warranty service.
Page 163 MOTOROLA, nor will MOTOROLA have any liability for the use of ancillary equipment or software not furnished by MOTOROLA which is attached to or used in connection with the Product or any parts thereof.
Page 164 No other use including, without limitation, alteration, modification, reproduction, distribution, or reverse engineering of such MOTOROLA software or exercise or rights in such MOTOROLA software is permitted. No license is granted by implication, estoppel or otherwise under MOTOROLA patent rights or copyrights.
Page 165 80% of rated capacity, or the battery develops leakage. MOTOROLA, at its option, will at no charge either repair the Product (with new or reconditioned parts), replace it (with a new or reconditioned Product), or refund the purchase price of the Product during the warranty period provided it is returned in accordance with the terms of this warranty.
Page 166 MOTOROLA disclaims liability for range, coverage, or operation of the system as a whole under this warranty. II. GENERAL PROVISIONS: This warranty sets forth the full extent of MOTOROLA’S responsibilities regarding the Product, Repair, replacement or refund of the purchase price, at MOTOROLA’S options, is the exclusive remedy.
Page 167 VIII. 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 or parts infringe a patent, and Motorola will pay those costs and damages finally...
Page 168 MOTOROLA software, such as the exclusive rights to reproduce in copies and distribute copies of such 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 169: Patent And Trademark Information
2002 Nextel Communications Inc. Nextel, the Nextel logo, and all other Nextel product and/or service names referenced throughout this guide are either a trademark, service mark or registered trademark of Nextel Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. MOTOROLA, the Stylized M Logo and all other trademarks indicated as such herein are ® ©...
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Page 171: Index
accessing automated services 46 Accessories 129 batteries 131 Accessory safety information 151 Alpha Mode 22 Auto Redial 119 battery 7 attaching 7 changing the 8 charge strength 9 charging 8 detaching 8 battery strength 28 Baud rate 122 Boost 2WAY 85 Private ID 19 Boost Wireless Web 21 Call Alert Queue 89...
Page 172 Faceplate replacing 129 features of phone 4 forwarding calls 61 functions of phone keys 23 Getting started 3 icons 29 call information 30 Datebook 94 glossary of 6 main menu 32 menu 30 Phonebook 36 Status 28 idle screen 27 In Call Setup 114 Initial Setup 117 international calls 47...
Page 173 Messages, two-way Text sending 81 viewing 83 Web 82 Microbrowser 106 Missed calls 56 Mute 60 My Info 19 editing 19 viewing 19 navigating menus 31 Net Alerts 81 Non-emergency numbers 55 Notifications 114 setting 113 numeric message 72 Numeric mode, text entry 25 Password security code 115 SIM PIN 115...
Page 174 Private Calls from Phonebook 86 from Recent Calls list 86 making 85 receiving 87 Private ID 19 programming your phone 46 Radio frequency 145 Recent Calls 43 deleting 58 details 57 Private Calls 86 storing to Phonebook 58 viewing 57 Recent Calls list 42 Ring styles 112 Ring/Vibe 110...
Page 175 size 121 text entry alpha mode 22 enter a word 24 phone key functions 23 text entry mode choosing 21 numeric mode 25 symbols mode 25 word mode 22 text entry modes 20 text input 20 Alpha mode 22 Numeric mode 25 symbols mode 25 Word mode 22 text input mode...
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Motorola i50sx User Manual

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Display Essentials

Phonebook

Digital Cellular

Boost Mobile Voice Mail

Messaging Services

Boost 2WAY

Datebook

Memo

Boost Wireless Web

Java Apps

Customizing the I50Sx Phone

Accessories

Other Important Information

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