The battery capacity is degraded if the battery is stored for long periods while fully charged. If long term storage is required, store at half capacity.

Powering On and Off

To power your phone on:

1Open the flip.

Tip: Press the flip open button to open the flip easily.

2Press and hold p for 4 seconds.

Note: To avoid powering on with transmitters off, (ability to make and receive calls and other transmissions), do not press p for more than 7 seconds. See “Temporarily Turning Off Transmissions” on page 185.

As your phone connects to the network, you will see a connecting message. When the idle screen appears, the phone is ready to use.

Powering On and Off

To power your phone off:

1Open the flip.

2Press and hold p.

Activating Your Phone

The first time you power your phone on, you have to activate your phone before using your service.

1Install your SIM.

Pop out the SIM chip from the SIM card attached to the Starter Kit included. Insert the SIM chip into the SIM card holder inside the back of your phone.

Important: Do not touch the gold-colored areas of your SIM chip.

2Charge your battery.

Use the included wall charger.

3Get your numbers.

You will need these numbers to activate your BoostTM account.

SIM ID: found in the Starter Kit, this is a

15-digit number printed on the SIM chip.

Activation Number: 14-digit number printed on the SIM card in the Starter Kit.

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Motorola i885 manual Powering On and Off, Activating Your Phone