User’s Guide
Boost Mobile
C290 CDMA Handset
Introduction
Getting Started
3 Get Connected
Activating Your Service
1 Charge your Battery
2 Locate your Activation Number
Make & answer calls
Volume Keys Smart Keys Talk Key
Web Key Power & End Key
Perform function in lower left display
to open the
to highlight a menu feature
Power Key O for a
2 Press the r key
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Main Menu
Menu Map
Web My Content Contacts
Tools Voice Records Settings
Location
Settings Menu
Menu Map
Roaming
Getting Started
Contents
Boost Mobile Services
Other Features
Service & Repairs
extreme heat or cold
Use and Care
cleaning solutions
liquids of any kind
About this guide
Find it Press rw Settings Others
symbols
Essentials
Battery
battery installation
battery charging
Turn it on & off
Battery tips
1 Press r nContacts Add New Entry
Make a call
Answer a call
Store a phone number
Find it Press r e Messaging Send Message
Main Attractions
Send message
Cable connections
16 Main Attractions
TTY operation
option
set TTY mode
return to voice mode
option
Display
Basics
7 Ring Style Indicator - Shows the ring style setting
Word English mode
Symbols
Preset Msg
Text entry
Word Pop-up List Manual rather than Automatic
press r w Settings Others Text Input
w Settings Others Text Input Word Completion On or Off
Multi-Tap mode
A B C
Volume
characters
\ ~ = #
Hands-free Speakerphone
Codes & passwords
Press r w Settings Security New Passwords
Navigation key
Lock & unlock phone
Press r w Settings Security
Press r w Settings Security Phone Lock
Lock/unlock side keys
Number From Another Carrier
Boost Mobile Services
Accessories
Wireless Local Number Portability Bringing Your Phone
select ringtone for voice calls
Find it Press r w Settings Sounds Ringtones
Customize
Ringtones
Alert notification
press r w Settings Sounds
1 Press r w Settings Sounds Volume
Select ringtones for messages
Time
1 Press r w Settings Sounds Alerts
1 Press r w Settings Display Standby Display Clock Type
Silence all
1 Press r w Settings Location. The Location disclaimer is displayed
Redial
Calls
Turn off a call alert
Recent calls
1 Press *67 2 Enter the number you want to call 3 Press N
Caller ID
Emergency calls
Speed dial
Voice mail
For Speed Dial locations 100-500 Three-Touch Dialing
Press r e Messaging Voice Mail
Calls
Note You can’t store a p pause, w wait, or
Advanced calling
Other Features
Features Voice Command
Features
5 Scroll down to Assign Ringtone and press r
Features Edit or delete a Contacts entry
Features Set Ringtone ID for a Contacts entry
Contacts
Features read messages
Features reply to messages
Messages
r w Settings Others Language screensaver
Features send preset messages
Press r e Messaging Text Messaging Preset Messages
Features language
Features speakerphone
Features menu style
r w Settings Display Menu Style clock display
r w Settings Display Clock Type
Alarm 3, Alarm 4, Alarm 5 and press r
r w Settings Others Answer Options Auto
Features calculator r ? Tools Calculator set alarm
r ? Tools Alarm Clock
Features view, delete, or manage games
My content
Features add new calendar event r M Calendar
Features lock feature r w Settings Security Lock Application
Other Features
Features view, delete, or manage wallpapers
r My Content Wallpapers hear, delete, or manage applications
r My Content Applications
Service & Repairs
42 Service & Repairs
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SAR Data
Specific Absorption Rate Data
alert
backlight 37 battery
earpiece volume 22 emergency number 31 end a call end key
Index
navigation key 11
Low Battery message
language 37 lock
music 40
unlock application 40 phone 23, 24 side keys
indicator 19, 32 volume
text message 36 TTY operation 16-17 turn on/off
unlock code 23, 24 USB cables
Important Safety and Legal Information
Safety and General Information
Operational Precautions
Exposure to Radio Frequency RF Energy
keep the mobile device and its antenna at least
RF Energy Interference/Compatibility
2.5 centimeters 1 inch from your body when transmitting
Implantable Medical Devices
Use hands-free operation, if available
Driving Precautions
Operational Warnings
When using your mobile device while driving, please
Symbol
Choking Hazards
Glass Parts
Seizures/Blackouts
Repetitive Motion
Caution About High Volume Usage
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
FCC Notice To Users
A6 FCC Notice
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Hearing Aid Compatibility with Mobile Phones
Information from the World Health Organization
A8 WHO Information
Source WHO Fact Sheet
Motosupport/source/registration.asp
Product Registration
Registration A9
Online Product Registration direct.motorola.com/hellomoto
A10 Export Law
Export Law Assurances
Recycling A11
Wireless The New Recyclable
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
Wherever wireless phone service is available
A14 Driving Safety
Accessories and
Motorola Limited Warranty for the United States and Canada
What Does this Warranty Cover?
Accessories as
Consumer and
Accessories
Accessories that
warranty or for ninety
Products Covered
How to Obtain Warranty Service or Other Information
Who Is Covered?
What Will Motorola Do?
A18 Warranty
What Other Limitations Are There?