Motorola Boost Mobile i855 User Manual
Motorola Boost Mobile i855 User Manual

Motorola Boost Mobile i855 User Manual

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  • Page 1: Boost Mobile

    ® Boost Mobile i855 Phone User’s Guide...
  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    Inc. Address: 8000 West Sunrise Boulevard Plantation, FL 33322 USA Phone Number: 1 (800) 453-0920 Hereby declares that the product: Product Name: i855 Model Number: H65XAN6RR4AN, H65XAN6RR4DN Conforms to the following regulations: FCC Part 15, subpart B, section 15.107(a), 15.107(d) and section 15.109(a)
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Introduction Welcome to Boost Mobile With Boost Mobile you pay up front, stay in control of your monthly costs, and get all the mobile freedom you want. No contracts, no bills, no credit checks. Our phones have the latest features including Nationwide Boost™...
  • Page 6: Instant Re-Boost Tm

    Call 1-888-BOOST-4U to have your credit card added to your account. Boost Customer Care 1-888-BOOST-4U (1-888-266-7848) or dial 6-1-1 from your i855 phone. Getting Started Important: Before using your phone please read the "Terms and Conditions of Service", "Driving Tips" and "Safety and General Information".
  • Page 7: Check It Out

    Introducing your Motorola i855 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 Power Button...
  • Page 8 Home Screen Check it out Press the to open the Main Menu screen Press and hold the Power Key for a few seconds, or until the screen lights up, to turn on your phone. Main Menu Main Menu a q b c d e f o g Press the Navigation Key...
  • Page 9 Motorola, Inc. Consumer Advocacy Office 1307 East Algonquin Road Schaumburg, IL 60196 www.hellomoto.com 1-800-331-6456 (United States) 1-888-390-6456 (TTY/TDD United States for hearing impaired) 1-800-461-4575 (Canada) Product Support: www.motorola.com/iden/support Certain mobile phone features are dependent on the capabilities and settings of your service provider’s network.
  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Navigation key ..38 Hands-free..38 Codes & passwords . 38 Lock & unlock phone 38 Boost Mobile ® Services 39 Accessories..39...
  • Page 11 Other Features ..48 Advanced calling..48 Contacts ... 48 Datebook... 49 GPS .
  • Page 12: Menu Map

    Main Menu Re-Boost boostLIVE Java Apps Ringtones • Buy Tones • VibeAll • [available ring-tones] • Vibrate • Silent Camera Media Center • Media: All • Media: Pictures • Media: Audio Recent Calls Settings • (see next page) My Info •...
  • Page 13: Settings Menu

    Settings Menu Display/Info • Wallpaper • Text Size • Theme • Home Icons • Backlight • Clock • Menu View • Large Dialing • Language Phone Calls • Any Key Ans • Auto Redial • Call Waiting • Auto Ans •...
  • Page 14: 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 15: 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 16: Sim Chip

    000000000000000 Activation Number: 00000000000000 For questions relating to Boost MobileTM Pay-As-You-Go service while in the United States, call Boost Mobile Customer Care at 1-888-BOOST-4U (1-800-266-7848) or 611 from your handset. For more information on Boost Mobile products and services, or Boost Mobile events and Team Riders, check our boostmobile.com...
  • Page 17 2 Carefully slide your SIM chip into the SIM chip holder. 3 Close the SIM chip holder. Warning: To avoid loss or damage, do not remove your SIM chip from your phone unless absolutely necessary. Essentials...
  • Page 18: 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. Caution: Use of an unqualified battery or charger may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard.
  • Page 19 (113°F) when charging. Always take your mobile device with you when you leave your vehicle • When storing your battery, keep it in a cool, dry place. • It is normal over time for battery life to decrease, and for the battery to exhibit shorter runtime between charges or require more frequent or longer...
  • Page 20: Battery Installation

    Battery installation Make sure your phone is powered off. 1 Pull down the battery door latch located at the bottom of the battery door. 2 Allow the battery door to pop up, slide it forward, and remove it from the back of your phone. Essentials 3 Insert the battery into the battery area and press it down to secure it...
  • Page 21: Turn It On & Off

    seconds to start charging the battery. Your display shows Charge Complete when finished. When you charge the battery, the battery level indicator at the upper right of the screen shows charging progress. At least one segment of the indicator must be visible to ensure full phone functionality while charging.
  • Page 22: Number

    2 Press Save to store the number. To edit or delete a Contacts entry, see page 48. Shortcut: From the home screen, press Contcs. Call a stored phone number > Contacts. Find it: 1 Scroll to the Contacts entry. Shortcut: In Contacts, press keypad keys to enter the first letters of an entry you want.
  • Page 23: Main Attractions

    Multi-Media Messages You can send and receive messages that may include text, pictures and audio recordings. Create a message > Messages > [Create Find it: Message] 1 Press keypad keys to enter text on the page. For details about text entry, see page 35.
  • Page 24: Sent Items

    Drafts You can save an unsent message as a draft. Once it is saved, you can view, edit, send, or delete it. save a draft Find it: m > Save In Drafts view, edit, send, or delete a draft Find it: m > Messages > Drafts •...
  • Page 25: The Message Center

    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: m > Messages > Sent Items. 1 Scroll to the message you want to view.
  • Page 26 Lock and unlock messages Locked messages cannot be deleted until you unlock them. 1 View the message you want to lock or unlock. 2 Press m. 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...
  • Page 27 1 View the message. 2 Highlight the website address. 3 Press m. 4 Select Go To Website. Note: The entire address must appear in the message. Save an embedded picture or audio recording 1 View the message. 2 Highlight the item you want to save. 3 Press m.
  • Page 28: Message Transmission

    Note: Some types of pictures and audio recordings can be viewed or played, but not saved. Delete attachments 1 View the message. 2 Highlight the attachment. 3 Press m. 4 Select Delete Attachment. Save a picture 1 View the slide show. 2 When the picture you want appears, press m.
  • Page 29: Walkie-Talkie Calls

    Signature — Your signature is inserted at the end of all messages you create. You can edit the text before sending the message. Quick Notes — Lets you create new Quick Notes and edit or delete Quick Notes you have created. Replies —...
  • Page 30: Walkie-Talkie Send

    Tip: To let someone know you want to talk to them on a Walkie-Talkie call, press the soft key under Alert. Walkie-Talkie send Send My Info during a call 1 While in a Boost™ walkie-talkie call, press m. 2 With WT Send My Info highlighted, press O.
  • Page 31: Camera

    3 Enter the Boost™ walkie-talkie number or select the contact name you want to send to. 4 When Ready to Send appears on the display, press the Boost™ walkie-talkie button to send the information. Receive my info or contact information When you receive My Info or contact information from another phone, an icon appears on the display.
  • Page 32: Manage Memory

    More actions for captured pictures Send a multi-media message 1 After you capture a picture, select Send. Note: There is a size limit on pictures which can be sent via MMS. 2 Enter the message recipient and any other message data. 3 Select Send.
  • Page 33: Media Center

    The Media Center lets you access pictures and audio recordings. All pictures saved in your phone can be accessed through the media center. The following audio recordings can be accessed through the media center: • Voice records created when your phone was not in a call •...
  • Page 34: Drm Items

    DRM items. Note: While your phone supports gifting and Tell-A-Friend services for DRM items, these services may not be offered by Boost Mobile ® . Please contact Boost Mobile ® for more information.
  • Page 35: View Pictures

    View pictures To view a picture, select it from the list of items in the media center. If your phone is set to show thumbnails, a thumbnail of each picture appears next to the picture in the list of items. If your phone is not set to show thumbnails, this icon g appears next to the picture.
  • Page 36: Delete Items

    Play audio recordings To play an audio recording, select it from the list of items in the media center. Tip: When viewing the list of items in the media center, you can scroll left or right, or press * or #, to change the type of media that is displayed in the list.
  • Page 37 DRM vendor to learn more about their download regulations. Delete an item 1 Scroll to or select the item. 2 Press m > Delete. deleting all items 1 Access the Media Center. 2 Press m. 3 Select Delete All. Access the camera You can access the camera from the Media Center at any time, except when you are viewing a list of audio...
  • Page 38: Basics

    See page 3 for a basic phone diagram. Display The home screen shows when you turn on the phone. Note: Your home screen may look different. Soft key labels show the current soft key functions. For soft key locations, see page 3.
  • Page 39: Text Entry

    network connection. You can’t make or receive calls when shows. 2 Active Phone Line – 1 indicates phone line 1 is ready to make calls. 3 Speaker Off – Sounds associated with Walkie-Talkie calls are set to come through the earpiece rather than through the speaker.
  • Page 40: Word Mode

    entry modes Enter symbols. Symbols Enter numbers by Numeric pressing the numbers on the keypad. Tip: When entering text, press change letter capitalization (Abc > ABC > abc). Word mode Word English Text Input lets you enter text into your phone by pressing keys just once per letter.
  • Page 41: Volume

    press Delete to erase a single character. Press and hold Delete 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 42: Navigation Key

    Press the navigation key down, left, or right to scroll to items in the display. When you scroll to something, press O. Hands-free You can use your phone’s hands-free speaker to make calls without holding the phone to your ear. During a call, select Speaker to turn the hands-free speaker on.
  • Page 43: Boost Mobile ® Services

    Accessories Your phone comes with a Lithium Ion Battery and travel charger. Various accessories are available for use with your i855 phone, cases, vehicle power charger, data cables, Hands-Free accessories and more. To order additional accessories, go to boostmobile.com or call 1-888-Boost-4U (188-266-7848).
  • Page 44: 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 45: Time & Date

    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 46: Change The Look Of Your Phone

    Time Shift — Lets you shift the times of all Datebook events. This is useful if you are traveling to a different time zone. Alert Timeout — Sets the amount of time a tone continues to sound when you receive a Datebook reminder. Clock —...
  • Page 47: Hide Or Show Location Information

    > Settings > Display/Info Find it: > Menu View Select Icon View or List View. Backlight You can change how the backlight functions. > Settings > Display/Info Find it: > Backlight Hide or show location information Your phone is equipped with a Location feature for use in connection with location-based services that may be available in the future.
  • Page 48: Calls

    To make and answer calls, see page 17. 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 49: Caller Id

    To display a Missed Call entry from standby mode: 1 Press > Recent Calls 2 Scroll to the item containing the number you want to call. • If you scroll to a call, you can make a call to the number that made the call.
  • Page 50: International Calls

    call cannot be placed due to network, environmental, or interference issues. Your phone supports emergency calling. Emergency phone calls can be made even when your SIM card is blocked or not in your phone. Dial 911 or your local emergency number to be connected to an emergency response center.
  • Page 51: Voicemail

    Turbo dial From the idle screen, press and hold the Speed Dial number (1 through 9) assigned to the phone number you want to call. Voicemail Note: To receive voice mail messages, you must first set up a voice mail account with your service provider.
  • Page 52: Other Features

    Advanced calling feature call waiting To accept the second call and put the active call on hold: Press Yes. To accept the second call and end the active call: Press s. Your phone rings with the second call for you to answer. Other Features Contacts feature...
  • Page 53: Datebook

    feature Display a Contacts edit/delete entry: contact entry Press > select content to be edited > O > add and/or edit the desired information > O set ringtone Display a Contacts entry: Press > Ringtone/Picture > O > select desired ringer/ picture >...
  • Page 54: Gps

    To improve GPS performance: • Stay in the open, • Extend your phone’s antenna • Move away from other electrical or electronic devices • Try to remain stationary. feature make an Dial 9-1-1 to be emergency connected to an call emergency response center.
  • Page 55: Other Features

    feature set GPS PIN To set up a PIN to access your GPS: security Press > Security > GPS PIN > On or Off > Enter the current GPS PIN > O Note: When you receive your phone, your GPS PIN is 0000. To change your GPS PIN: Press...
  • Page 56: Hands-Free

    feature Set the COM port settings of your laptop or other device as follows: • Bits per • Data bits: 8 • Parity: None • Stop bits: 1 • Flow control: To set your phone to send location information to your laptop or other device: Press m >...
  • Page 57: Messages

    feature Automatically answer auto answer calls when connected to a car kit or headset: Press > Phone Calls > Auto Ans > select the amount of rings before answering feature read messages > Settings reply to messages When you receive a text message, it will automatically appear on your phone’s...
  • Page 58: Personalize

    feature Press send preset > Messaging messages > Create Message > Preset Messages > New Preset Msg > O or Scroll to a message to edit, press Options > Edit > O > Save Other Features feature language Set menu language: Press >...
  • Page 59: Security

    feature lock feature To lock the phone: Press > Security > Phone Lock > Now or Auto Lock To lock the keypad: Press > Lock > * Other Features...
  • Page 60 Important Safety and Legal Information...
  • Page 61: Safety And General

    Safety and General Information This section contains important information on the Safety Information safe and efficient operation of your mobile device. Read this information before using your integrated multi-service portable radio.* Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Energy Your phone contains a transmiter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and transmits RF energy.
  • Page 62: Operational Precautions

    radio frequency range between 9 kHz and 300 GHz." "Attachment to Resolution 303 from July 2, 2002." Operational Precautions To assure optimal radio product performance and to be sure that human exposure to RF does not exceed the guidelines set forth in the relevant standards, always follow these instructions and precautions : Two-way radio operation...
  • Page 63: Radio Waves

    ALL MODELS WITH FCC ID AZ489FT5844 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 64: Implantable Medical Devices

    In the United States and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile phones used by the public is 1.6 watts/kg (W/kg) averaged over one gram of tissue. The standard incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements.
  • Page 65: Hearing Aids

    Hearing Aids Some mobile devices may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your hearing aid manufacturer or physician to discuss alternatives. Other Medical Devices and Health Care Facilities If you use any other personal medical devices, consult your physician or the manufacturer or your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from RF energy.
  • Page 66: 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 67: Repetitive Motion

    If you have experienced seizures or blackouts, or if you have a family history of such occurrences, please consult with your physician before playing video games or enabling a flashing-lights feature (if available) on your mobile device. Discontinue use and consult a physician if any of the following symptoms occur: convulsion, eye or muscle twitching, loss of awareness, involuntary movements, or disorientation.
  • Page 68: 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 69 Products Covered Length of Coverage Software as defined Ninety (90) days from above. Applies only to the date of purchase. physical defects in the media that embodies the copy of the software (e.g. CD-ROM, or floppy disk). What is not covered? (Exclusions) Normal Wear and Tear.
  • Page 70 all defects in the software products will be corrected. Software NOT Embodied in Physical Media. Software that is not embodied in physical media (e.g. software that is downloaded from the internet), is provided "as is" and without warranty. Who is covered? This warranty extends only to the first consumer purchaser, and is not transferable.
  • Page 71: Patent And Software Provisions

    SOFTWARE TO THE FULL EXTENT THESE DAMAGES MAY BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW. Some states and jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation on the length of an implied warranty, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
  • Page 72 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 73: 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. Some hearing aids are more “immune”...
  • Page 74 • Any combined rating equal to four is considered usable. 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,...
  • Page 75: Information From The World Health Organization

    Information From the World Health Organization Present scientific information does not indicate WHO Information 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 Product Registration Online Product Registration:...
  • Page 76 Wireless: The New Recyclable Your wireless mobile device can be recycled. Recycling Recycling your mobile device reduces the amount of waste disposed in landfills and allows recycled materials to be incorporated into new products. The Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA) and its members encourage consumers to recycle their mobile devices and have taken steps to promote the collection and environmentally sound recycling of end-of-life...
  • Page 77: California Perchlorate

    California Perchlorate Label Some mobile phones use an internal, permanent Perchlorate Label 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 78: Privacy And Data

    Privacy and Data Security Motorola understands that privacy and data Privacy and Data Security security are important to everyone. Because some features of your mobile device may affect your privacy or data security, please follow these recommendations to enhance protection of your information: •...
  • Page 79: Smart Practices While

    Smart Practices While Driving Drive Safe, Call Smart Driving Safety Check the laws and regulations on the use of mobile devices and their accessories in the areas where you drive. Always obey them. The use of these devices may be prohibited or restricted in certain areas.
  • Page 80 • 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 81: Index

    accessories 11, 39, 52 active phone line 35 advanced calling 48 alert set 37, 40 turn off 37, 44 answer a call 17 battery 16 battery indicator 35 battery life, extend 14 call answer 17 end 17 make 17 call waiting 48 caller ID 45 calls 44 center key 38...
  • Page 82 frequently asked questions service and repairs 63 GPS 50 GPS enabled emergency calls 46 GPS PIN 38 GPS, see GPS enabled hands-free 52 hands-free speaker 38 Hearing Aid Compatibility 69 home screen 34 incoming call message 45 international calls 46 iTAP text entry mode 36 lock phone 38...
  • Page 83 view 31 radio frequency 57 received calls 44 recent calls 44 recycling 72 redial 44 return a call 44 ring style indicator 35 ring style, setting 37 ring tones off 40 vibrate 40 ringer volume 37 ringtone, setting 40 ringtones off 40 setting 40 vibrate 40, 41...
  • Page 84 voice mail receiving 47 setting up 47 voicemail 47 voicemail message indicator 47 volume 37 Walkie-Talkie calls 25 send 26 WHO information 71 your phone number 18 Index...

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