The Motorola V290 was a flip-style mobile phone released in 2004. It featured a 65k color display, a VGA camera, Bluetooth, and an integrated MP3 player. It was also the first Motorola phone to feature the now-standard mini-USB charging port.
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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
What is the battery life of the Motorola V290?
The Motorola V290 has a battery life of up to 5 hours of talk time and up to 250 hours of standby time.
What type of SIM card does the Motorola V290 use?
The Motorola V290 uses a mini-SIM card.
How to reset or factory restore Motorola V290 device?
There are two common methods to reset or factory restore a Motorola V290 device: 1. Using the device's settings menu: a. Turn off the device completely. b. Press and hold the following keys: Dial # * # and wait until the device enters the Service Mode. c. Using the volume up/down buttons, scroll to "Reset Options" and select it. d. Using the power button, select "Yes - Factory Reset". e. Wait for the device to reset. 2. Using a computer and the Motorola MotoShell software: a. Connect the device to the computer using a USB cable. b. Install the MotoShell software on the computer. c. Open a command prompt on the computer. d. Navigate to the folder where the device is connected. e. Type "fastboot erase" and press enter. f. Wait for the device to reset explains the steps to factory and pin reset by weighing the pros and cons of each method. It is also important to note that resetting to factory settings will erase all data and settings from the device, and that it shouldn't be done lightly and only in case of emergency.
What type of display does the Motorola V290 have?
The Motorola V290 has a 2.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels.
Specifications
Network
| Technology | GSM |
|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 900 / 1800 |
| GPRS | Yes |
| EDGE | No |
Launch
| Announced | 2003, Q3 |
|---|---|
| Status | Discontinued |
Body
| Dimensions | 87 x 47 x 22 mm, 77 cc (3.43 x 1.85 x 0.87 in) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 97 g (3.42 oz) |
| SIM | Mini-SIM |
Display
| Type | CSTN, 4096 colors |
|---|---|
| Size | |
| Resolution | 128 x 128 pixels, 1:1 ratio |
| Second display B/W (96 x 32 pixels) Downloadable screensavers, wallpapers | |
Memory
| Card slot | No |
|---|---|
| Phonebook | 500 |
| Call records | 20 dialed, 20 received, 20 missed calls |
Camera
| No |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | No |
|---|---|
| Alert types | Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic ringtones |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
Comms
| WLAN | No |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | No |
| Positioning | No |
| Radio | No |
| USB |
Features
| Sensors | |
|---|---|
| Messaging | SMS, EMS |
| Browser | WAP 2.0/xHTML |
| Games | Big2, BubbleTea, PacificStorm |
| Java | No |
| Predictive text input (iTAP) Organizer Voice memo/dial | |
Battery
| Type | Removable Li-Ion battery |
|---|---|
| Stand-by | Up to 220 h |
| Talk time | Up to 5 h |
Misc
| Colors | Silver, Blue |
|---|
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