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