Motorola C290 CDMA Handset User manual

Boost Mobile
®
C290 CDMA Handset
User’s Guide

1
Getting Started
Introduction
Welcome to Boost Mobile
®
. With your new
Unlimited by Boost™ service, you'll get the best
in unlimited calling. With Unlimited by Boost™
you get:
• Unlimited Local and Long Distance
Calling
• Large Home Calling Areas
• Quality Nationwide Network
To welcome you to Unlimited by Boost™, you'll
also receive the first month of service for free
when you activate your new phone.
This Getting Started Guide will give you
everything you need to know about how to get
your Unlimited by Boost™ service up and
running fast. This guide contains information on:
• Activating your Unlimited by Boost™
service
• Your Boost c290 phone features and
navigation
• Basic functions of your Boost c290 phone
• Contact information and Boost Mobile
®
Tips
For more information about your
c290 mobile
phone
, please refer to your Boost Mobile
®
User's Guide available at
boostmobile.com .
Important : Before using your phone please read
the "Terms and Conditions of Service", "Driving
Tips" and "Safety and General Information".

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Activating Your Service
Now that you have your phone, call Unlimited by
Boost™ 1-877-TLK-MORE (1-877-855-6673) to
get set up.
Once you've activated your service you can
begin your unlimited talk as long as you
continue to pay your monthly balance. If your
account is interrupted or suspended, you have
30 days before your account is canceled. If that
happens, you'll need to open a new account;
you will be charged $15 to reactivate. We'll even
send you reminders via email or text message to
let you know your payment is due.
1 Charge your Battery .
Your Boost c290 comes with a Lithium Ion
battery and charger. Remove the battery from
the original packaging. Charge your phone after
attaching the battery. See page 12 for more
information on batteries.
2 Locate your Activation Number.
The 11-digit ESN activation number is located
on the outside box label.
3 Get Connected.
Call Unlimited by Boost™ Customer Care at
1-877-TLK-MORE (1-877-855-6673).
4 Get your Personal Phone Number.
You will receive a 10-digit personal telephone
number from your Unlimited by Boost™
Customer Care Representative. See page 25 for
information on Wireless Local Number
Portability of your existing wireless number from
another carrier.

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Left Soft Key
Perform function
in lower left
display.
Volume Keys
4-Way
Navigation Key Back Key
Right Soft Key
Perform function
in lower right
display.
Power & End Key
Turn phone
on/off, end calls,
exit menu
system.
Talk Key
Make &
answer calls.
Center Key
From home screen, open main
menu. In menus & lists, press
to select highlighted option.
Smart Keys Web Key

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4Press the rkey
to select.
Press the rkey
to open the
Main Menu
.
Press and hold the
Power Key
O for a
few seconds, or until
the screen lights up,
to turn on your
phone.
Press the Navigation Key
up, down, left or right
(
S
)
to highlight a menu feature.
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Motorola, Inc.
Consumer Advocacy Office
1307 East Algonquin Road
Schaumburg, IL 60196
www.hellomoto.com
Certain mobile phone features are dependent on the
capabilities and settings of your service provider’s network.
Additionally, certain features may not be activated by your
service provider, and/or the provider's network settings may
limit the feature’s functionality. Always contact your service
provider about feature availability and functionality. All
features, functionality, and other product specifications, as
well as the information contained in this user's guide are
based upon the latest available information and are believed
to be accurate at the time of printing. Motorola reserves the
right to change or modify any information or specifications
without notice or obligation.
MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the
US Patent & Trademark Office. All other product or service
names are the property of their respective owners. Java and
all other Java-based marks are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the U.S. and other
countries.
© Motorola, Inc., 2007.
Manual Number: 6809510A38

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Menu Map
Menu Map
Main Menu
s Call History
n Contacts
e Messaging
• Send Message
• Text Messaging
• Voicemail
• Settings
V Web
My Content
n Contacts
? Tools
Voice Records
w Settings
• (see next page)

Menu Map
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Settings Menu
Sounds
• Ringtones
• Volume
•Alerts
Display
• Screensaver
• Standby Display
• Backlight Control
• Status Light
• Greeting Banner
• Menu Style
• Assign Keys
• Set Time/Date
• Incoming Calls
Roaming
• Set Mode
• Call Guard
• Data Roam Guard
Location
•On/Off
Security
• Phone Lock
• Lock Contacts
• Lock Boost
• Limit Use
• Special Numbers
• Erase Contacts
• Erase Downloads
• Reset Phone
Others
• Language
• Answer Options
• Speed Dial
• Abbreviated Dial
• Auto Redial
• Airplane Mode
• TTY
• Text Input
• Update Phone SW
Phone Info
• My Phone #
•Version
• Advanced

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Contents
Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Activating Your Service . . 2
Essentials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
About this guide . . . . . . . 11
Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Turn it on & off . . . . . . . . . 13
Make a call. . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Answer a call. . . . . . . . . . 14
Store a phone number . . 14
Main Attractions . . . . . . . . . 15
Send message . . . . . . . . . 15
Cable connections . . . . . 15
TTY operation. . . . . . . . . . 16
Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Text entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Navigation key . . . . . . . . . 23
Hands-free
Speakerphone . . . . . . . . . 23
Codes & passwords . . . . 23
Lock/unlock side keys. . . 24
Lock & unlock phone . . . 24
Boost Mobile
®
Services . . 25
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Wireless Local Number
Portability: Bringing Your
Phone Number From
Another Carrier . . . . . . . . 25
Boost
TM
Customer Care . 25
Customize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Ringtones . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Alert notification . . . . . . 27
Silence all . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Hide or show location
information . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Turn off a call alert. . . . . 30
Recent calls . . . . . . . . . . 30
Redial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Return a call . . . . . . . . . . 30
Caller ID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Emergency calls . . . . . . 31
Speed dial . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Voice mail . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Other Features . . . . . . . . . . 34
Advanced calling. . . . . . 34
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Personalize . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Hands-free . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Phone tools. . . . . . . . . . . 39
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
My content . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Service & Repairs . . . . . . . 42

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Use and Care
Use and Care
To care for your Motorola phone, please keep it away from:
liquids of any kind dust and dirt
Don’t expose your phone to water, rain,
extreme humidity, sweat, or other
moisture.
Don’t expose your phone to dust, dirt,
sand, food, or other inappropriate
materials.
extreme heat or cold cleaning solutions
Avoid temperatures below -10°C/14°F or
above 45°C/113°F.
To clean your phone, use only a dry soft
cloth. Don’t use alcohol or other
cleaning solutions.
microwaves the ground
Don’t try to dry your phone in a microwave
oven.
Don’t drop your phone.

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Essentials
Essentials
About this guide
This guide shows how to locate a menu feature
as follows:
Find it: Press r > w Settings > Others
This means that, from the home screen:
1 Press the center key r to open the menu.
2 Press the navigation key S to scroll to
w Settings , and press the center key r to
select it.
3 Press the navigation key S to scroll to
Others , and press the center key r to
select it.
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.
symbols
This means a feature is
network/subscription dependent and
may not be available in all areas.
Contact your service provider for
more information.
This means a feature requires an
optional accessory.

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Essentials
Battery
battery installation
battery charging
New batteries are
not fully charged.
Plug the battery
charger into your
phone and an
electrical outlet.
Your phone might
take several seconds to start charging the
battery. Your display shows
Charge Complete
when finished.
Tip: Relax, you can’t overcharge your battery. It will
perform best after you fully charge and discharge it
a few times.
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Essentials
Battery tips
Battery life depends on the network, signal
strength, temperature, features, and
accessories you use.
• Always use Motorola Original
batteries and chargers. The
warranty does not cover
damage caused by
non-Motorola batteries and/or chargers.
• New batteries or batteries stored for a
long time may take more time to charge.
• When charging your battery, keep it near
room temperature.
When storing your battery, keep it
uncharged in a cool, dark, dry place.
• Never expose batteries to temperatures
below -10°C (14°F) or above 45°C (113°F).
Always take your phone with you when
you leave your vehicle.
• It is normal for batteries to gradually
wear down and require longer charging
times. If you notice a change in your
battery life, it is probably time to
purchase a new battery.
Contact your local recycling center for
proper battery disposal.
Warning: Never dispose of batteries in a fire
because they may explode.
Turn it on & off
To turn on your phone,
press and hold
O for a
few seconds or until the
display turns on. If
prompted, enter your four-digit unlock code.
To turn off your phone, press and hold
O for
two seconds.
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Essentials
Make a call
Enter a phone number and press N to make a
call.
To “hang up,” close the flip or press
O .
Answer a call
When your phone rings and/or vibrates, just
open the flip or press
N to answer.
To “hang up,” close the flip or press
O .
Store a phone number
You can store a phone number in Contacts :
1 Press r > n Contacts > Add New Entry .
2 Enter a name for the new entry and
press
r
.Each entry’s name can contain 24
characters.
3 Enter the number for the entry and press r
.
4 Select a type for the entry ( Mobile , Home ,
Work , Pager , or Other ) and press r
.
5 To change the speed dial number, highlight
this option and press
r .
Tip: You can scroll left or right to store and view
other information for the entry. You can add a
picture, choose a special ring tone, store an Email
address, assign a Group, and more.
After you have saved the number, the new
Contacts entry is displayed.

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Main Attractions
Main Attractions
You can do much more with your phone than
make and receive calls.
Send message
Find it: Press r > e > Messaging
>
Send Message
Enter the recipient’s phone number and press r.
To add another recipient, press
OPTIONS ( < )
and select
New Recipient . You can also press
Options ( < ) and select Insert Contact to select
a recipient from your Contacts.
Scroll to Message and compose your message
text and press
r .
To type a message, use your keypad to enter
your message. Use the right softkey (
< ) to
select a character input mode.
To use a preset message, press
Options (right
softkey), select
Insert Preset Msg , highlight your
desired message, and press the Send key (
> ).
Review your message and press Send (
> ). (You
may also scroll down to enter a message
Callback number and/or change the message
priority to Urgent.)
Cable connections
Your phone
has a
mini-USB port so you
can connect it to a
computer.
If you use a USB
cable connection:

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Main Attractions
• Make sure to connect the phone to a
high-power USB port on your computer (not
a low-power one such as the USB port on
your keyboard or bus-powered USB hub).
Typically, USB high-power ports are
located directly on your computer.
Note: If you connect your phone to a
low-power USB port, the computer may not
recognize your phone.
• Make sure both your phone and the
computer are turned on.
TTY operation
A TTY (teletypewriter, also known as a TDD or
Text Telephone) is a telecommunications device
that allows people who are deaf, hard of
hearing, or who have speech or language
disabilities, to communicate by telephone.
Your phone is compatible with select TTY
devices. Please check with the manufacturer of
your TTY device to ensure that it supports digital
wireless transmission. Your phone and TTY
device will connect via a special cable that
plugs into your phone's headset jack. If this
cable was not provided with your TTY device,
contact your TTY device manufacturer to
purchase the connector cable.
When establishing your Unlimited by Boost
Service, please call Boost Customer Service via
the state Telecommunications Relay Service
(TRS) by first dialing 7 1 1 N. Then provide the
state TRS with this number: TBD.
Note: Use a TSB-121 compliant cable (provided by
the TTY manufacturer) to connect the TTY device
to your phone.
Note: Set the phone to level 4 (middle setting) for
proper operation. If you experience a high number
of incorrect characters, adjust the volume as
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Main Attractions
Note: For optimal performance, your phone should
be at least 12 inches (30 centimeters) from the TTY
device. Placing the phone too close to the TTY
device may cause high error rates.
set TTY mode
When you set your phone to a TTY mode, it
operates in that mode whenever the TTY device
is connected:
Press
##889# from standby mode. (An
informational message is displayed.)
Press
r .
Select one of the following Options and
press
r :
When your phone is in a TTY mode, your phone
displays the international TTY mode, the
international TTY symbol, and the mode setting
during an active TTY call.
return to voice mode
To return to standard voice mode, select
Disable from the Options menu.
option
Disable
Disable TTY, VCO, and HCO modes.
TTY Transmit and receive TTY
characters.
VCO Receive TTY characters but
transmit by speaking into
microphone.
HCO Transmit TTY characters but
receive by listening to earpiece.
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Basics
Basics
Display
The home screen shows when you turn on the
phone. To dial a number from the home screen,
press number keys and
N .
Note: Your home screen may look different.
Soft key labels show the current soft key
functions.
Status indicators can show at the top of the
home screen:
1 Signal Strength Indicator – Vertical bars
show the strength of the network
connection. You can’t make or receive calls
when 1 or 0 shows.
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Date
Right Soft
Key Label
Left Soft
Key Label
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8. Message
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7. Ring
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6. Battery
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2 Digital/Analog Signal Indicator –
Shows whether you are receiving a
digital or analog signal.
3
In Use Indicator – Shows that a call is
in progress. Other indicators can
include:
4
Roam Indicator – Shows when your
phone is using a network outside your
home network.
5
Accessory Indicator – Shows when
your phone is charging or is plugged
into a data connector.
6
Battery Charge Indicator – Vertical bars
show the battery charge level. Recharge the
battery when your phone shows
Low Battery.
7
Ring Style Indicator – Shows the ring style
setting.
8
Message Indicator – Shows when
you receive a text message.
Indicators can include:
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ALI Indicator – Shows the status of the
automatic location information feature:
ã = datebook
alarm
* = packet data
4 = status secure
data
/ = voice privacy
y = Loud W = Vibrate
z = Soft } = Vibe&Ring
{ = Silent
S = text and
voicemail message
t = voicemail
message
ä = ALI on ã = ALI off