Motorola i450 User Manual
i
450 Boost Mobile® Phone User’s Guide
Contents
Introduction................................................ 1
Welcome to Boost Mobile®.............................. 1
Boost™ Your Way ........................................... 1
Getting Started........................................... 2
Battery ............................................................. 4
Activating Service ............................................ 9
Powering On and Off ....................................... 9
Enabling Over-the-Air Security ...................... 10
Finding Your Phone Number and BoostTM
Walkie-Talkie Number ................................... 11
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Boost
Phone Basics ................................................. 11
SIM Card Security.......................................... 15
Locking the Keypad ....................................... 17
Antenna ......................................................... 18
Accessories ................................................... 19
Wireless Local Number Portability: Bringing
Your Phone Number From Another Carrier... 19
Re-BoostTM Option ........................................ 19
Instant Re-Boost
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Voice Mail ........................................ 11
TM
Option............................. 19
BoostTM Customer Care ................................19
Making Calls ............................................ 20
Phone Calls.................................................... 20
BoostTM Walkie-Talkie Calls .......................... 20
Receiving Calls ..............................................21
Choosing a Number to Call ............................ 22
Missed Phone Calls ....................................... 24
Using Speakerphone ..................................... 24
Using Mute ..................................................... 24
Making Emergency Phone Calls.................... 24
Call Alerts ................................................ 26
Sending Call Alerts ........................................ 26
Receiving Call Alerts...................................... 26
Using the Call Alert Queue ............................ 26
Recent Calls............................................. 28
Calls and Call Alerts....................................... 28
My Info From Other Phones........................... 28
Contact Information From Other Phones ....... 29
Viewing the Recent Calls List ........................ 29
Storing Items to Contacts............................... 30
Deleting Items ................................................ 30
Making Calls From the Recent Calls List ....... 31
Entering Text ............................................ 33
Using Word Mode .......................................... 33
Special Function Keys ................................... 34
Contacts ................................................... 35
Accessing Contacts ....................................... 36
Creating Entries ............................................. 36
Editing Entries................................................ 38
Viewing Entries .............................................. 38
Deleting Entries ............................................. 40
Checking Capacity ......................................... 40
Creating Pauses and Waits ........................... 40
International Numbers ................................... 41
Making Calls From Contacts .......................... 41
Memo ........................................................ 43
Call Forwarding........................................ 44
Forwarding All Calls ....................................... 44
Turning Off Call Forwarding........................... 44
Forwarding Missed Calls ............................... 44
Viewing Call Forwarding Settings .................. 45
Advanced Calling Features .................... 46
Putting a Call on Hold .................................... 46
Creating Pauses and Waits While Dialing .....46
Making International Calls.............................. 46
One Touch BoostTM Walkie-Talkie (WT)........ 47
Setting Flip Actions ........................................ 47
Call Timers.....................................................48
Using Your Phone as a Modem ..................... 49
Making TTY Calls...........................................49
Special Dialing Codes .................................... 51
Additional Phone Features............................. 51
Messages ................................................. 54
Message Notifications .................................... 54
Voice Mail ...................................................... 55
Boost Mobile® Text and Numeric Messages .55
Web Alerts ..................................................... 57
Ringtones................................................. 58
Setting Your Phone to Vibrate ....................... 58
Assigning Ringtones to Contacts ................... 59
Ring and Vibrate ............................................ 59
Viewing Ringtone Assignments ..................... 59
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Downloading More Ringtones ........................ 60
Managing Memory ......................................... 60
Deleting Custom Ringtones ........................... 60
Multi-Media Messages............................. 61
Navigating the Inbox, Drafts, and Sent Items 61
Creating and Sending Messages................... 61
Drafts ............................................................. 70
Sent Items...................................................... 71
Receiving a Message .................................... 72
Navigating a Message ................................... 72
Viewing Received Messages
from the Message Center .............................. 73
Actions for Received Messages .................... 74
Customizing MMS .......................................... 77
Managing Memory ......................................... 79
Boost Mobile® Voice Mail ....................... 81
Setting Up Your Voice Mail Box..................... 81
Playing Messages .......................................... 81
Changing Your Password .............................. 82
Recording Your Name ................................... 82
Recording Your Active Greeting .................... 82
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Advanced Voice Mail Features ...................... 83
SMS .......................................................... 88
SMS Messages .............................................. 88
BoostTM Wireless Web Services............ 90
Starting the Microbrowser ..............................90
My Pictures .............................................. 92
Viewing Pictures ............................................ 92
Getting File Information..................................92
Deleting Pictures ............................................ 92
Managing Memory .........................................92
My Info ...................................................... 93
Viewing My Info.............................................. 93
Editing My Info ............................................... 93
Setting Sending Options ................................ 94
Using Walkie-Talkie Send....................... 95
Sending My Info and Contact Information...... 95
Voice Records ......................................... 97
Viewing Voice Records .................................. 97
Creating Voice Records ................................. 97
Playing Voice Records................................... 98
Labeling Voice Records ................................. 98
Locking Voice Records .................................. 98
Deleting Voice Records ................................. 99
Managing Memory ......................................... 99
Java® Applications ................................ 100
Running Applications ................................... 100
Suspending Applications ............................. 100
Resuming Applications ................................ 100
Ending Applications ..................................... 101
Downloading Applications............................ 101
Installing Applications .................................. 101
Deleting Applications ................................... 102
Managing Memory ....................................... 102
Shortcuts on the Main Menu ........................ 103
Java Applications and GPS Enabled ........... 103
Digital Rights Management (DRM).......106
Managing Items ........................................... 106
GPS
(Global Positioning System) Enabled.. 108
IMPORTANT: Things to Keep in Mind ......... 108
Making an Emergency Call .......................... 109
Viewing Your Approximate Location ............ 110
Enhancing GPS Performance ...................... 111
Updating Satellite Almanac Data ................. 113
Setting Privacy Options................................ 113
Using GPS with Map Software..................... 115
Datebook................................................ 117
Viewing Datebook ........................................ 117
Creating Events ........................................... 118
Editing Events .............................................. 120
Deleting Events ............................................ 120
Receiving Reminders................................... 121
Making Calls From Datebook....................... 121
Customizing Datebook Setup ...................... 122
Profiles ................................................... 123
Viewing Profiles ........................................... 123
Switching Profiles......................................... 123
How Changing Settings Affects Profiles ...... 123
Temporary Profiles....................................... 124
Creating Profiles .......................................... 125
Editing Profiles ............................................. 125
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Deleting Profiles........................................... 125
Setting Call Filtering..................................... 126
Customizing Your Phone......................127
Setting the Volume ...................................... 127
Setting Your Phone to Vibrate ..................... 127
Changing the Look of Your Phone............... 127
Airplane Mode—
Temporarily Turning Off Calls ...................... 129
Using Settings.............................................. 129
Shortcuts ................................................ 134
Creating a Shortcut...................................... 134
Using a Shortcut .......................................... 134
Editing a Shortcut ........................................ 135
Deleting Shortcuts ....................................... 135
Using a Headset ..................................... 136
Attaching a Headset .................................... 136
Using a Remote BoostTM Walkie-Talkie
Button .......................................................... 136
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BoostTM Customer Care ....................... 137
Understanding Status Messages......... 138
Boost Mobile® Terms and
Conditions of Service ........................... 141
Safety and General Information........... 151
RF Operational Characteristics .................... 151
Portable Radio Product Operation and
EME Exposure ............................................. 151
Electro Magnetic Interference/Compatibility 154
Medical Devices ........................................... 155
Operational Warnings .................................. 156
Operational Cautions ................................... 156
Accessory Safety Information ...................... 157
Hearing Aid Compatibility .................... 159
MOTOROLA LIMITED WARRANTY...... 160
Patent and Trademark Information...... 164
Index ....................................................... 165
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Per FCC CFR 47 Part 2 Section 2.1077(a)
Responsible Party Name: Motorola, Inc.
Address: 8000 West Sunrise Boulevard
Plantation, FL 33322 USA
Phone Number: 1 (800) 453-0920
Hereby declares that the product:
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Product Name:
Model Number: H65XAN6RR4BN
Conforms to the following regulations:
FCC Part 15, subpart B, section 15.107(a),
15.107(d) and section 15.109(a)
Class B Digital Device
As a personal computer peripheral, this device
complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
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Note: This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
Introduction
Welcome to Boost Mobile
So what's really good? You know the answer. It's life
with no hassles and no limits. It's the freedom to
make your own choices at your own pace. It's having
all the options you need to stay ahead of the game.
And that's what makes Boost Mobile
Pay-As-You-Go such a tight fit for how you roll. With
Boost Mobile
monthly costs and get all the mobile freedom you
demand. Boost Mobile
handsets with the coolest features, like Boost™
walkie-talkie, Boost™ Wireless Web, and Text
Messaging. Plus, you get instant access to Nextel's
world-class digital iDEN network.
®
you pay up front, stay in control of your
®
has the latest Motorola
Boost™ Your Way
Trick out your Phone
Got some down time? Then get down with the coolest
games, entertainment, ringtones, musictones,
celebrity voice mails, and wallpapers available for
purchase right from your phone. No credit card
needed - get it deducted from your current stash of
minutes.
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Games and applications require a Java
handset. Visit boost LIVE
(www.boostmobile.com/boostlive) for the latest list of
entertainment applications currently available and
purchase these options online.
enabled
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Getting Started
Speaker on/off
Vol ume Co ntrols
BoostTM walkie-talkie
button
Audio Jack
plug in earpiece here
Accessory Connector
(charger connector)
2
Multi Function Button
Retractable Antenna
Navigation Key
down - recent call list menu
right - ringtones menu
up - Re-Boost
left - Java Apps menu
Display
Menu Key
view phone menus
Send Key
places phone calls
Rear Speaker
Microphone
Display
Option Keys
Back Key
Light Sensor
OK Key
Power Key
turn phone on / off
End Key ends
phone calls &
more
Space Key
p Power button.
Navigation key — press the arrows to
scroll through menus and lists.
OK key — selects highlighted item;
O
answers calls.
Menu key — accesses context-sensitive
m
menus.
A Option key — selects the option appearing
above it on the display.
Note: Throughout this User’s Guide, the
option keys will be represented by
A.
s Send key — places phone calls.
End key — ends phone calls; returns to
e
idle screen; in browser mode, returns to
Web main menu.
t Acts like s when the flip is closed; turns
TM
Boost
walkie-talkie speaker on and off;
used with voice names and voice records.
. Acts like e when the flip is closed;
accesses recent calls; sends incoming
calls to voice mail.
To start using your i450 phone:
• Make sure your SIM is in place.
• Charge the battery.
• Activate your service.
• Enable over-the-air security.
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Getting Started
Battery
Removing the Battery Door
1 Make sure the phone is powered off.
2 Lift up on the bottom of the battery door.
lift here
3 Allow the battery door to pop up, slide it forward,
and remove it from the back of your phone.
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Inserting the Battery
1 Remove the battery door.
2 Insert the top of the battery into the battery area.
Press the bottom of the battery to secure it.
3 Replace the battery door and press it gently until
you hear a click.
Battery
Charging the Battery
Your phone comes with a battery charger.
1 Plug the charger into an electrical outlet.
2 Locate the accessory connector.
accessory
connector
3 Plug the other end of the charger into the
accessory connector.
Charger Attached or Device Attached appears
on the internal display.
Tip: To remove the charger from the accessory
connector: Press the buttons on the sides
of the plug. Pull the plug straight out.
4 When charging the battery for the first time,
charge for 30 minutes longer than the time
shown in “Charging Times”.
Charging Times
See your battery and charger type against the grid
below to determine the appropriate charging times.
Battery Charger
Rapid Standard
Standard
Lithium Ion
For best results, charge the batteries within the
temperature range of 50°F to 104°F (10°C to
40°C).
Prolonged charging is not recommended.
2 hours 4 hours
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Getting Started
Removing the Battery
1 With your phone powered off, remove the
battery door.
2 Remove the battery by pushing it toward the
antenna and lifting it out.
Battery Use and Maintenance
• The Motorola iDEN Approved Lithium Ion
chargers provide optimum performance. Other
chargers may not fully charge the iDEN Lithium
Ion battery or may yield a reduced number of
lifetime charge cycles.
• Extreme temperatures degrade battery
performance. Do not store the battery where
temperatures exceed 140°F (60°C) or fall below
4°F (-20°C).
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• Lithium Ion batteries have a self discharge rate
and without use, lose about 1% of their charge
per day.
• 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.
Inserting and Removing Your SIM
Important: Do not touch the gold-colored areas of
The SIM card is designed for optimal Contacts
storage and feature use. For Boost Mobile
card compatibility information, visit
www.boostmobile.com/cs_faqs_thesimcard.html.
Note: In some cases, Contacts may not be
If you remove your SIM card and use it with
another phone, or use another SIM card with your
phone, the following information is erased:
• The recent calls list
• Call forwarding settings
• Net alerts
your SIM card.
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SIM
accessible if you move your SIM card to
another phone. Contacts created with
i
450 phone are not readable by an
your
older iDEN SIM-based phone.
Battery
• MMS messages
• Options set using the MMS Setup menu
• Information stored in Memo
• Pictures and audio recordings, except those that
are forward locked
• 3 most recent GPS E nabled locations
• Voice records
• Voice names
• Datebook events
• Options set using the Personalize menu
Inserting Your SIM Card
1 With your phone powered off, remove the
battery door and battery.
2 Slide the latch away from the SIM card holder.
latch
3 Open the SIM card holder.
4 Carefully slide your SIM card into the SIM
cardholder.
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5 Close the SIM card holder.
6 Slide the latch toward the SIM card holder.
Removing Your SIM Card
Important: To avoid loss or damage, do not remove
1 With your phone powered off, remove the
battery door and battery. See “Removing the
Battery” on page 6.
2 Slide the latch away from the SIM card holder.
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your SIM card from your phone unless
absolutely necessary.
latch
3 Open the SIM card holder.
4 Carefully slide your SIM card out of the SIM card
holder.
Activating Service
5 Close the SIM card holder.
6 Slide the latch to the SIM card holder closed.
Note: Protect your SIM card as you would any
delicate object. Store it carefully.
• Lithium Ion batteries have a self discharge rate
and without use, lose about 1% of their charge
per day.
• 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.
Activating Service
The first time you power your phone on, you must
be in your local calling area. This activates your
service.
A screen then appears prompting you to select Ok
to update your browser information, which enables
security. This screen will only appear during initial
activation.
Powering On and Off
To power your phone on:
1 Open the flip.
2 Press p.
Note: When powering on, if you press p for
more than 5 seconds, you will turn on
Airplane mode. See “Airplane Mode—
Temporarily Turning Off Calls” on page
129.
When You Power On For the First
Time
If the Enter SIM PIN Code screen appears, enter
your SIM PIN. See “Entering the PIN” on page 16
Press A under Ok.
When you receive your phone, the SIM PIN is
0000. Change your PIN to prevent fraudulent use
of the SIM card (see “Changing the PIN” on page
16).
.
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Getting Started
As your phone connects to the network, you will
see a welcome message and a connecting
message. When the idle screen appears, the
phone is ready to use.
As your phone connects to the network, you will
see a connecting message. When the idle screen
appears, the phone is ready to use.
BOOST
To power your phone off:
1 Open the flip.
2 Press and hold p.
Enabling Over-the-Air
Security
To receive Over-the-Air Radio Service Software
(OARSS)Security you must enable security the first
time you power on your phone or within 10 days of
first activation of your phone.
1 Press A under Ok.
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Note: If you press A under Later, the idle
screen will appear. The next time you
select Web from the main menu, you will
be prompted to enable security before you
can use Boost
2 You are prompted to enable security. Press A
under Yes. A series of screens and then the
TM
Wireless Web services.
default homepage displays.
3 Press e to return to the idle screen.
Within 24 hours of enabling security, you will
receive a Web alert containing your Personal
Telephone Number (PTN), Boost
number, and Boost
TM
walkie-talkie number.
TM
Customer Care
1 When you receive a Web alert saying New
Browser Message - Receive Programming
Info, press A under Goto.
2 You are prompted to accept changes to your
lists. Press A under Ok.
3 You are prompted again to accept changes to
your lists. Press A under Ok.
4 A confirmation screen displays. Press A under
Ok.
5 Press e to return to the idle screen.
Finding Your Phone Number and BoostTM Walkie-Talkie Number
Finding Your Phone Number
and BoostTM Walkie-Talkie
Number
My Info lets you view your phone number, BoostTM
walkie-talkie number, and other phone information.
1 Press m to access the main menu.
2 Scroll to My Info.
3 Press O.
4 Scroll to see your information.
Line 1 is your phone number. Walkie-Talkie # is
your Boost
others use to contact you using Boost
walkie-talkie service. These numbers appear when
you receive your alert notification after enabling
security on your phone.
See “My Info” on page 93 for more information
about this feature.
Boost
You must set up your voice mail box before you
can retrieve messages. The last seven digits of
your Personal Telephone Number (PTN) is your
initial password. See “Setting Up Your Voice Mail
Box” on page 81.
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walkie-talkie number, the number that
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Voice Mail
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Customizing Features
You can control many features of your phone,
including the size of the text on the display, the way
you access main menu items, and the volume of
incoming sound, rings, and other tones. See
“Customizing Your Phone” on page 135.
Phone Basics
Display
Any time your phone is powered on, the display
provides you with information and options.
The external display shows a shortened version of
the internal display. To see more information, open
the phone cover.
status icons
BOOST
The screen shown above is the idle screen. The
idle screen appears when your phone is on, but not
engaged in any activity.
text area
menu icon
Display Options
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Getting Started
Text Area
This area displays menus, messages, names,
phone numbers, and other information.
Display Options
Two display options appear at the bottom of most
screens. You select a display option by pressing
the option key below it.
Menus and Lists
Your phone’s features are arranged in menus,
submenus, and lists.
To access the items in a menu or list, scroll using
the navigation key at the top of your keypad. This
key lets you scroll up, down, left, or right. Holding
down the appropriate part of the navigation key
speeds up scrolling.
In this guide, this symbol > tells you to select a
menu or list item. For example, Settings >
Security means:
1 Scroll to Settings on the main menu.
2 Press O to see the Settings screen.
3 Scroll to Security.
4 Press O to see the Security screen.
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Quick Access to Main Menu Items
Each arrow in the navigation key and O can be
used to access a main menu item from the idle
screen. Each of these keys is assigned to a main
menu item when your receive your phone. To
assign different main menu items, see “Personalize
Features” on page 139.
OK Key
Pressing O:
• Selects the highlighted menu item or list item
• Sets options
• Confirms actions
• Places and answer calls
• From the idle screen, accesses Settings. This is
the default setting. You can assign a different
main menu item to O.
Menu Key
Many features provide context-sensitive menus
that let you access related features and actions.
The
S icon appears any time a context-sensitive
menu is available. Press m to access the menu.
Phone Basics
Main Menu
All your phone’s features can be accessed through
the main menu. You can set the main menu to
appear as a list or as large icons (see “Setting the
Menu View” on page 137).
Re-Boost Recharge your account
Web Access to BoostTM Wireless
a
BoostLIVE Access to boostLIVE for the
Java Apps Java® applications on your
q
Ring Tones Assign ringtones and turn
m
Recent Calls Lists recent calls. See
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Settings Customize your phone.
b
from your phone. See
page 19.
Web Services. See
page 90.
latest list of entertainment
applications.
phone. See page 100.
ringer off. See page 58.
page 28.
See page 127.
My Info View personal phone
j
Contacts Create, view, store, edit
C
Messages Access messages. See
e
Datebook Schedule appointments or
o
Profiles Groups of settings you
p
Voice Record Record and play audio.
c
My Pictures Access stored pictures
[
Call Forward Set call forwarding options.
f
information, including
phone number and Boost
walkie-talkie number. See
page 11.
contacts. See page 35.
page 54.
use as an alarm clock. See
page 117.
apply together. See
page 123.
Record directions or phone
conversations while on a
call. See page 97.
received in MMS
messages. See page 92.
See page 44.
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Getting Started
Memo Store a number to access
g
Shortcuts Create shortcuts to
s
Call Timers Phone usage information.
h
GPS Find your approximate
l
Call Alert Lists call alerts. See
k
later. See page 43.
screens. See page 134.
See page 48.
geographical location. See
page 108.
page 26.
Status Icons
Status icons appear at the top of the display. Some
appear at all times. Others appear only when your
phone is engaged in certain activities or when you
have activated certain features.
b b c d
e
f g d
o p q r s
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Battery Strength — A fuller battery
indicates a greater charge.
Signal Strength — More bars next
to the antenna indicate a stronger
signal.
A
B
1
G J
H
K
L
I
M Q
u
w xT
yz
Phone In Use — Your phone is
active on a phone call.
BoostTM Walkie-Talkie In Use —
Your phone is active on a Boost
walkie-talkie call.
Active Phone Line — 1 indicates
phone line 1 is ready to make calls.
Call Forward — Your phone is set
to forward calls. See “Call
Forwarding” on page 44.
Ringer Off — Your phone is set not
to ring. See “Setting Your Phone to
Vibrate” on page 56.
Speaker Off — Sets BoostTM
walkie-talkie sound to come through
the earpiece rather than through the
speaker. Your phone does not ring
for Boost
Alert Type is set to Silent or
Vibrate.
Messages — You have one or
more messages. See “Messages”
on page 54.
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walkie-talkie calls if
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SIM Card Security
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U
Y Z
N O
Internet — You are ready to browse
the internet or are browsing the
internet using a secure connection.
Airplane Mode — Your phone is
set to Airplane Mode. See
“Temporarily Turning Off Calls” on
page 137.
Packet Data — You are ready to
transfer packet data or are
transferring packet data.
TTY — You are ready to use your
phone to make calls using a
teletypewriter device. See “Making
TTY Calls” on page 49.
Entering Numbers From the Keypad
To enter numbers at the idle screen or any screen
that requires you to enter numbers, press the
numbers on the keypad.
If you make a mistake:
• To clear a digit, press A under Delete.
• To clear all digits, press and hold A under
Delete.
• To insert or delete a digit anywhere in the string
of digits you have entered, scroll left or right.
• To cancel, press e.
SIM Card Security
Your SIM card stores all your Contacts and
protects your personal information. Since this
information is stored on your SIM card, not in your
phone, you can remove the information by
removing your SIM card.
Note: Except for making emergency calls, your
phone will not function without the SIM
card.
To prevent unauthorized use of your phone, your
SIM card can be protected by a PIN that you enter
each time the phone is powered on. You can
change the PIN or turn off the requirement that it
be entered.
Turning the PIN Requirement On and
Off
When the SIM PIN requirement is off, your phone
can be used without entering a PIN.
Important: When the SIM PIN requirement is off,
the personal data on your SIM is not
protected. Anyone can use your phone
and access your personal data.
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Getting Started
When the SIM PIN requirement is on, you are
prompted to enter your PIN each time you power
on your phone.
Note: If a SIM PIN is required, your phone will
not function until the SIM PIN is entered,
except for making emergency calls.
1 From the main menu, select Settings >
Security > SIM PIN.
2 Scroll to On or Off.
3 Enter the current SIM PIN.
Note: When you receive your phone, the SIM
PIN is 0000. Change your PIN to prevent
fraudulent use of the SIM (see “Changing
the PIN”).
4 Press A under Ok.
Entering the PIN
1 When the Enter SIM PIN Code screen appears
after you power on your phone, enter your SIM
PIN.
2 Press A under Ok.
The message SIM Unlocked displays.
Important: If you enter your PIN incorrectly 3 times,
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your SIM is blocked. To unblock your
SIM, you must contact Boost
Customer Care. See “Unblocking the
PIN”.
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Changing the PIN
Note: The SIM PIN requirement must be turned
on in order to access this feature.
1 From the main menu, select Settings >
Security > Change Password > SIM PIN.
2 At the Enter Old SIM PIN screen, enter the
current SIM PIN.
3 Press A under Ok.
4 At the Enter New SIM PIN screen, enter the
new 4- to 8-digit SIM PIN.
5 Press A under Ok.
6 At the Re-enter New SIM PIN screen, re-enter
the new SIM PIN to confirm.
7 Press A under Ok.
Changed: SIM PIN displays.
Unblocking the PIN
If you enter your PIN incorrectly 3 times, your SIM
is blocked. To unblock your SIM, you must contact
TM
Boost
Customer Care to get a PIN Unblock Code
(PUK).
Locking the Keypad
Important: If you unsuccessfully enter the PUK
code 10 times, your SIM is permanently
blocked and must be replaced. If this
happens, all data is lost. You will get a
message to contact Boost
Care. Except for maki ng emergency
calls, your phone will not function with
a blocked SIM.
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Customer
To unblock the PIN:
#
1 Press *
2 At your Boost
request, provide the information needed to give
you a PUK code.
m 1.
TM
Customer Care representative’s
3 Select Unblock PIN.
4 Enter the PUK code.
5 Enter a new 4- to 8-digit SIM PIN.
6 Re-enter your SIM PIN.
Note: These steps must be performed in quick
succession.
If you entered the codes properly, SIM Unlocked
appears on the display.
Locking the Keypad
Locking the phone’s keypad prevents its buttons
from being pressed. When the keypad is locked,
you can only:
• Power the phone on and off
• Unlock the keypad
• Respond to incoming calls, messages, and
alerts
Important: Emergency calls cannot be placed while
To lock the keypad:
1 From the idle screen, press m.
2 Press *.
If you press a key while the keypad is locked,
instructions for unlocking the keypad display
briefly.
To unlock the keypad:
1 From the idle screen, press m.
2 Press *.
While the keypad is locked, you can respond to
incoming calls, messages, and alerts just as you
do when the keypad is not locked. When finished,
press e to return to the idle screen. The keypad
remains locked.
the keypad is locked.
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Getting Started
You also have the option of setting your phone to
automatically lock the keypad if there has been no
activity for a specified time.
1 From the main menu, select Settings >
Security > Keypad Lock.
2 To lock the keypad immediately, select Lock
Now. You will be given the option to press m and
* to lock and unlock the keypad.
3 To set a specific time for the keypad to lock if
there has been no activity, select Auto Lock and
then select a time.
The keypad can be set to lock in 5, 10, 15 or 20
minutes if the keypad is not touched during the
specified time. To turn the auto lock off, repeat
step 3 and select Off.
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Antenna
The retractable antenna on your phone is designed
to be extended during calls and is essential to
attain the hearing aid compatibility rating on
applicable models.
To extend the antenna, pull gently on the rounded
tip until the antenna is fully extended and clicks into
position.
When finished with a call, retract the antenna by
pushing gently on the rounded tip until the antenna
clicks into place.
To optimize your phone's performance, extend the
antenna when you make or receive a call, and
avoid touching the antenna with any body part.
Important: Failure to fully ex tend or retract the
antenna until the antenna clicks into
place causes severely degraded
performance, which may result in
missed calls, dropped calls, or garbled
audio.
Accessories
Accessories
Your phone comes with a Standard Lithium Ion
Battery and mid-rate travel charger.
Various accessories are available for use with your
i
450 phone, including cases, vehicle battery
charger, batteries, Hands-Free accessories and
more.
To order additional accessories, go to
www.boostmobile.com or call 1-888-BOOST-4U
(1-888-266-7848). You can also contact your Boost
®
Mobile
Authorized Dealership. For information on
Boost Mobile
www.boostmobile.com.
®
retail store locations, go to
Wireless Local Number Portability: Bringing Your Phone Number From Another Carrier
Please contact BoostTM Customer Care for
information on this service.
Re-BoostTM Option
You can recharge your account directly from your
handset using the Re-Boost
your phone, launch the service from the main
menu. You will then be able to log on and
TM
menu option. On
recharge your account using your credit card or
Re-Boost
balance and call credit expiration date. The
account pass code is the same one that you use to
access your account.
Instant Re-Boost
You can Re-BoostTM instantly by dialing the letters
ADD from your mobile phone and press s. You
are not required to enter your PTN or pass code.
If you select Prepaid Card, you will be asked to
enter the 14-digit card number printed on the
Re-Boost
will be asked simply to confirm your purchase. You
will need to have a credit card already on file to use
it for purchasing airtime. Call 1-888-BOOST-4U to
have your credit card added to your account.
®
Card. You can also view your account
TM
Option
®
Card. If you've selected credit card, you
BoostTM Customer Care
BoostTM Customer Care: 1-888-BOOST-4U
(1-888-266-7848) or dial 611 from your
phone.
i
450
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Making Calls
Your i450 phone makes two types of calls: digital
cellular phone calls and BoostTM walkie-talkie calls.
With Boost
phone as a long-range, digital walkie-talkie.
Phone Calls
With the Flip Open
1 Enter the number you want to call.
2 To place the call:
3 To end the call:
To end a call by closing the flip, you must have the
Flip to End feature turned on (see “Setting Flip
Actions” on page 47).
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TM
walkie-talkie calls, you use your
Press s. -or-
If you entered the number from the idle screen,
press O.
Press e. -or-
Close the flip.
With the Flip Closed
You can make phone calls with the flip closed
using a voice name or the recent call list to select
the number you want to call. See “Using a Voice
Name” on page 23 and “Making Calls From the
Recent Calls List” on page 31.
To end the call, press ..
BoostTM Walkie-Talkie Calls
1 If the flip is open, enter the BoostTM walkie-talkie
number you want to call. -or-
If the flip is closed, choose the number as you
would when making a phone call.
TM
2 Press and hold the Boost
on the side of your phone. Begin talking after
your phone emits a chirping sound.
3 Release the Boost
listen.
4 To end the call:
If the flip is closed, press .. -or-
Press e. -or-
Press A under Exit. -or-
Close the flip.
TM
walkie-talkie button
walkie-talkie button to
Receiving Calls
A BoostTM walkie-talkie call ends automatically if
there is no activity on the call for a few seconds.
Tip: To let someone know you want to talk to
him or her on a Boost
send a call alert. See “Call Alerts” on page
26.
TM
walkie-talkie call,
Dialing BoostTM Walkie-Talkie
Numbers
Every BoostTM walkie-talkie number has 3 parts —
an area ID, a network ID, and a member ID — with
an asterisk between each of these parts. For
example: 999*999*9999.
TM
When you place a Boost
must enter the whole Boost
including the asterisks.
Tip: When you store a Boost
number in Contacts it is good practice to
include the whole Boost
number including the asterisks in case you
travel with your phone, or another BoostTM
walkie-talkie user whom you are trying to
reach travels with their phone, outside of
your network.
walkie-talkie call, you
TM
walkie-talkie number
TM
walkie-talkie
TM
walkie-talkie
Receiving Calls
Phone Calls
When you receive a phone call, your phone rings,
vibrates, or lights up its backlight.
Answering
If the flip is closed, press t. -or-
Open the flip. -or-
Press s. -or-
Press O. -or-
Press A under Yes. -or-
Press any number key.
To answer a call by opening the flip, you must have
the Flip to Ans feature turned on (see “Setting Flip
Actions” on page 47). To answer a call by pressing
any number key, you must have the Any Key Ans
feature turned on (see “Phone Calls Features” on
page 138).
Sending to Voice Mail
If the flip is closed, press .. -or-
Press e. -or-
Press A under No.
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Making Calls
Ending
If the flip is closed, press ..
Press e. -or-
Close the flip.
BoostTM Walkie-Talkie calls
When you receive a BoostTM walkie-talkie call, your
phone emits a chirping sound or vibrates.
Answering
1 Wait for the caller to finish speaking.
2 Press and hold the Boost
on the side of your phone. Begin talking after
your phone emits a chirping sound.
3 Release the Boost
listen.
Ending
If the flip is closed, press .. -or-
Press e. -or-
Press A under Exit. -or-
Close the flip.
TM
A Boost
there is no activity on the call for a few seconds.
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walkie-talkie call ends automatically if
TM
walkie-talkie button
TM
walkie-talkie button to
Choosing a Number to Call
You can choose the number you want to call in
many ways:
• Enter the number on the keypad.
• Say a voice name into your phone. See “Using a
Voice Name” on page 23.
• Use Speed Dial or Turbo Dial
call. See “Using Speed Dial and Turbo Dial®” on
page 23.
• Redial the last phone number called. See
“Redialing the Last Number” on page 23.
• Select the number from the recent calls list. See
“Making Calls From the Recent Calls List” on
page 31.
• Select the number from Contacts. See “Making
Calls From Contacts” on page 41.
• Select a number stored in Datebook. See
“Making Calls From Datebook” on page 121.
• Use One Touch Boost
TM
Boost
walkie-talkie call. See “One Touch
TM
Boost
walkie-talkie (WT)” on page 47.
• Use the number in Memo. See “Memo” on page
43.
• Select the number in a text message you have
received.
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to make a phone
TM
walkie-talkie to make a
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