User’s Guide
Boost Mobile
C290 CDMA Handset
Getting Started
Introduction
Activating Your Service
1 Charge your Battery
2 Locate your Activation Number
3 Get Connected
Volume Keys Smart Keys Talk Key
Web Key Power & End Key
Perform function in lower left display
Make & answer calls
to highlight a menu feature
Power Key O for a
2 Press the r key
to open the
Motorola, Inc Consumer Advocacy Office
Menu Map
Web My Content Contacts
Tools Voice Records Settings
Main Menu
Settings Menu
Menu Map
Roaming
Location
Contents
Boost Mobile Services
Other Features
Getting Started
Service & Repairs
Use and Care
cleaning solutions
liquids of any kind
extreme heat or cold
Find it Press rw Settings Others
symbols
Essentials
About this guide
Battery
battery installation
battery charging
Battery tips
Turn it on & off
Make a call
Answer a call
Store a phone number
1 Press r nContacts Add New Entry
Main Attractions
Send message
Cable connections
Find it Press r e Messaging Send Message
TTY operation
16 Main Attractions
set TTY mode
return to voice mode
option
option
Basics
Display
7 Ring Style Indicator - Shows the ring style setting
Symbols
Preset Msg
Text entry
Word English mode
press r w Settings Others Text Input
w Settings Others Text Input Word Completion On or Off
Multi-Tap mode
Word Pop-up List Manual rather than Automatic
Volume
characters
\ ~ = #
A B C
Codes & passwords
Press r w Settings Security New Passwords
Navigation key
Hands-free Speakerphone
Press r w Settings Security
Press r w Settings Security Phone Lock
Lock/unlock side keys
Lock & unlock phone
Boost Mobile Services
Accessories
Wireless Local Number Portability Bringing Your Phone
Number From Another Carrier
Find it Press r w Settings Sounds Ringtones
Customize
Ringtones
select ringtone for voice calls
press r w Settings Sounds
1 Press r w Settings Sounds Volume
Select ringtones for messages
Alert notification
1 Press r w Settings Sounds Alerts
1 Press r w Settings Display Standby Display Clock Type
Silence all
Time
1 Press r w Settings Location. The Location disclaimer is displayed
Calls
Turn off a call alert
Recent calls
Redial
Caller ID
Emergency calls
Speed dial
1 Press *67 2 Enter the number you want to call 3 Press N
Voice mail
For Speed Dial locations 100-500 Three-Touch Dialing
Press r e Messaging Voice Mail
Note You can’t store a p pause, w wait, or
Calls
Other Features
Features Voice Command
Features
Advanced calling
Features Edit or delete a Contacts entry
Features Set Ringtone ID for a Contacts entry
Contacts
5 Scroll down to Assign Ringtone and press r
Features read messages
Features reply to messages
Messages
Features send preset messages
Press r e Messaging Text Messaging Preset Messages
Features language
r w Settings Others Language screensaver
Features menu style
r w Settings Display Menu Style clock display
r w Settings Display Clock Type
Features speakerphone
r w Settings Others Answer Options Auto
Features calculator r ? Tools Calculator set alarm
r ? Tools Alarm Clock
Alarm 3, Alarm 4, Alarm 5 and press r
My content
Features add new calendar event r M Calendar
Features lock feature r w Settings Security Lock Application
Features view, delete, or manage games
Features view, delete, or manage wallpapers
r My Content Wallpapers hear, delete, or manage applications
r My Content Applications
Other Features
Service & Repairs
42 Service & Repairs
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Specific Absorption Rate Data
SAR Data
backlight 37 battery
earpiece volume 22 emergency number 31 end a call end key
Index
alert
Low Battery message
language 37 lock
music 40
navigation key 11
indicator 19, 32 volume
text message 36 TTY operation 16-17 turn on/off
unlock code 23, 24 USB cables
unlock application 40 phone 23, 24 side keys
Important Safety and Legal Information
Safety and General Information
Operational Precautions
Exposure to Radio Frequency RF Energy
RF Energy Interference/Compatibility
2.5 centimeters 1 inch from your body when transmitting
Implantable Medical Devices
keep the mobile device and its antenna at least
Driving Precautions
Operational Warnings
When using your mobile device while driving, please
Use hands-free operation, if available
Choking Hazards
Glass Parts
Seizures/Blackouts
Symbol
Caution About High Volume Usage
Repetitive Motion
FCC Notice To Users
A6 FCC Notice
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
Hearing Aid Compatibility with Mobile Phones
Information from the World Health Organization
A8 WHO Information
Source WHO Fact Sheet
Product Registration
Registration A9
Online Product Registration direct.motorola.com/hellomoto
Motosupport/source/registration.asp
Export Law Assurances
A10 Export Law
Wireless The New Recyclable
Recycling A11
California Perchlorate Label
A12 Perchlorate Label
There is no special handling required by consumers
Smart Practices While Driving
Driving Safety A13
Drive Safe, Call Smart SM
A14 Driving Safety
Wherever wireless phone service is available
Motorola Limited Warranty for the United States and Canada
What Does this Warranty Cover?
Accessories as
Accessories and
Accessories
Accessories that
warranty or for ninety
Consumer and
How to Obtain Warranty Service or Other Information
Who Is Covered?
What Will Motorola Do?
Products Covered
What Other Limitations Are There?
A18 Warranty