Huawei MC850 User manual

HUAWEI MC850/MC851 Media Phone
User Guide
HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

Huawei Confidential
HUAWEI MC850/MC851 Media Phone
V100R001
User Guide
Issue 02
Date 2010-05-07
Part Number 803004

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Contents
1Safety Precautions..................................................................................... 1
2Product Overview ..................................................................................... 4
3Preparations Before Use ........................................................................... 7
3.1 Package Contents .........................................................................................7
3.2 Getting Started .............................................................................................8
3.3 Installing the Media Phone.........................................................................10
3.4 Connecting to External Storage Devices ....................................................14
3.5 Powering On the Media Phone...................................................................15
4Basic Operations ..................................................................................... 16
4.1 Home Screen ..............................................................................................16
4.2 Input Methods ............................................................................................17
5Call Features............................................................................................ 20
5.1 Call Types ..................................................................................................20
5.2 Making a Call.............................................................................................20
5.3 Answering a Call........................................................................................21
5.4 Viewing Missed Calls ................................................................................22
5.5 Operations During a Call............................................................................22
6Phonebook ............................................................................................... 27
6.1 Accessing the Phonebook...........................................................................27
6.2 Managing Groups.......................................................................................28

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6.3 Searching for a Contact ..............................................................................30
6.4 Viewing the Memory of the Phonebook.....................................................30
6.5 Exporting and Importing a Phonebook.......................................................31
7Call Log.................................................................................................... 32
7.1 Accessing the Call Log Screen...................................................................32
7.2 Viewing the Details of a Call Record.........................................................33
7.3 Making a Call from the Call logs ...............................................................33
7.4 Deleting a Call Record ...............................................................................33
7.5 Adding a Number in the Call Log to an Existing Contact..........................34
7.6 Adding a Number in the Call Log to a New Contact..................................34
8Information Browsing............................................................................. 35
8.1 Accessing or Exiting the Screen for Browsing...........................................35
8.2 Playing Multimedia Files on the Media Phone...........................................35
8.3 Playing Live Programs ...............................................................................38
8.4 Playing On-Demand Programs...................................................................39
8.5 Adjusting the Volume ................................................................................41
9Photo Frame ............................................................................................ 42
9.1 Viewing One Picture ..................................................................................43
9.2 Playing Pictures in Presentation Mode.......................................................43
9.3 Setting Photo Frame–Related Parameters ..................................................43
9.4 Importing Pictures......................................................................................44
10 Other Functions.................................................................................... 45
10.1 Tools........................................................................................................45
10.2 Viewing Equipment Information .............................................................46

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10.3 Managing Files ........................................................................................47
11 User Settings ......................................................................................... 48
11.1 Setting Sound...........................................................................................48
11.2 Setting Sleep Mode..................................................................................48
11.3 Setting the Network .................................................................................49
11.4 Setting Wallpaper ....................................................................................53
11.5 Setting Date and Time .............................................................................53
11.6 Setting Language .....................................................................................54
11.7 Setting Keypad Tone ...............................................................................54
11.8 Setting the Output Standard.....................................................................54
11.9 Checking the Network Status...................................................................55
11.10 Managing Handsets...............................................................................56
11.11 Managing the Telnet Connection ..........................................................56
12 Handset Registration............................................................................ 57
12.1 Registering a Cordless Handset ...............................................................57
12.2 Deregistering a Cordless Handset............................................................58
13 Cordless Handset.................................................................................. 59
13.1 Layout......................................................................................................59
13.2 Icons on the LCD.....................................................................................61
13.3 Preparations Before Use ..........................................................................61
13.4 Function of Making an External Call.......................................................62
13.5 Function of Making an Internal Call........................................................63
13.6 Call Answering ........................................................................................64
13.7 Input Methods..........................................................................................64

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13.8 Operations During a Call .........................................................................65
13.9 Phonebook ...............................................................................................66
13.10 Call Log ................................................................................................67
13.11 Configuration of Frequently Used Functions ........................................68
13.12 Display Setting......................................................................................71
13.13 Other Basic Settings..............................................................................73
14 Software Upgrade................................................................................. 76
14.1 Automatic Upgrade..................................................................................76
14.2 Manual Upgrade ......................................................................................76
15 Troubleshooting.................................................................................... 77
16 Technical Specifications....................................................................... 80

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1 Safety Precautions
For safety purposes, carefully read through these safety precautions and observe them
during operation.
Basic Requirements
zKeep the device dry during storage, transportation, and operation of the device.
zPrevent collision of the device during storage, transportation, and operation of the
device.
zDo not attempt to dismantle the device by yourself. In case of any fault, contact the
appointed maintenance center for assistance or repair.
zWithout prior written consent, no organization or individual is permitted to make
any change to the structure or safety and performance design of the device.
zWhile using the device, observe all applicable laws, directives and regulations, and
respect the legal rights of other people.
Environment Requirements
zPlace the device in a well-ventilated place. Do not expose the device to direct
sunlight.
zKeep the device clean, free of dust and stain.
zDo not place the device near a water source or in a damp area.
zPlace the device on a stable surface.
zDo not place any object on the top of the device. Reserve a minimum space of 10
cm at the four sides of the device for heat dissipation.
zDo not place the device on or near inflammable materials such as foam.
zKeep the device away from heat source or fire, such as a radiator or a candle
zKeep the device away from any household appliances with strong magnetic field or
electromagnetic field, such as microwave oven, refrigerator, or mobile phone.
Operation Requirements
zDo not allow children to play with the device or accessories. Swallowing the
accessories may be fatal.
zUse the accessories such as the power adapter provided or authorized only by the
manufacturer.

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zMake sure that the device does not get wet. If water gets into the device, disconnect
the power supply immediately and unplug all the cables connected to the device,
such as the power cable, telephone cable, and then contact the appointed
maintenance center.
zThe power supply of the device must meet the requirements of the input voltage of
the device.
zBefore plugging or unplugging any cable, shut down the device and disconnect the
power supply.
zWhile plugging or unplugging any cable, make sure that your hands are dry.
zDo not step on, pull, or overbend any cable. Otherwise, the cable may be damaged,
leading to malfunction of the device.
zDo not use old or damaged cables.
zKeep the power plug clean and dry, to prevent electric shock or other dangers.
zDuring lightning, disconnect the device from the power supply, and unplug all the
cables connected to the device, such as the power cable, telephone cable, to avoid
lightning strike.
zIf the device is not used for a long time, disconnect the power supply and unplug the
power plug.
zIn any of the following cases, stop using the device immediately, disconnect the
power supply, unplug the power plug and other cables: smoke, sound, or smell is
emitted from the device. Contact the appointed maintenance center for repair.
zMake sure that no object (such as metal shavings) enters the device through the heat
dissipation vent.
zDo not scratch or abrade the shell of the device. The shed painting may lead to skin
allergy or malfunctions of the device. If the shed painting material drops into the
host, a short circuit may occur.
zStop the USB device before removing it.
Cleaning Requirements
zBefore cleaning the device, stop using it, disconnect the power supply, and unplug
all the cables connected to the device, such as the power cable, telephone cable.
zDo not clean the device shell with any cleaning solution or cleanser spray. Use a
piece of soft cloth to clean the device shell.
LCD Usage Requirements
zDo not expose the LCD surface to direct sunlight.
zDo not press, scratch, or beat the LCD, or place heavy objects on top of it.

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zDo not stare at the display screen for a long time. This may harm your eyes or blur
your vision.
LCD Cleaning Requirements
zAccording to the instructions given in the attached manual, use a piece of soft cloth
to remove dust from the surface of the LCD.
zDo not clean the screen with volatile solvent, such as alcohol, benzene or dilution
agent. Do not touch the screen with rubber or plastic material for a long time. This
will deteriorate the surface gloss of the LCD.
Environmental Protection
Do not dispose the abandoned device in a garbage can. You need to dispose it according
to the local regulations on disposing of device packing materials, exhausted battery and
abandoned device, and support the recycling activity.
EU regulatory conformance
Hereby, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., declares that this product is in
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions
of Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity may be consulted
at www.huaweidevice.com/certification.

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2 Product Overview
Thanks for choosing the HUAWEI MC850/MC851 media phone (hereinafter referred
to as the media phone).
This media phone meets your diversified requirements of broadband services perfectly.
The handset and the handset cord are available in the package of the MC851.
The digital cordless handset is available in the package of the MC850.
Novel Appearance and Structure
zIntegrated and streamlined appearance
The color combination of the media phone, which is harmonious with home
furnishings, reflects modernity and superior quality. Equipped with a high fidelity
(hi-fi) speaker on the rear panel and a rotatable support whose rotating shaft is
seamlessly integrated with the panel, the media phone is appealing and has a sleek
appearance.
z7-inch full touchscreen with an adjustable inclination angle
The media phone boasts a 7-inch touchscreen with its resolution of 800 ×480 pixels.
With embedded digital photo frame, player, and browser, the media phone provides
you with perfect pictures, video, and information display. The touchscreen of the
media phone is adjustable. You can change the angle between the touchscreen and
the vertical direction from 0° to 35° by adjusting the support to five positions. Thus,
the media phone can be used comfortably.
z3-megapixel HD camera
The media phone provides a built-in 3-megapixel high-definition (HD) camera that
can record video clearly, thus meeting the requirements of video calls and service
expansion in the future. The camera is specially designed, and can rotate at a 90°
angle downward to hide itself or a 30° angle upward. Thus, the captured range is
expanded and your privacy is protected.
Multiple Available Services and Functions
zMaking and receiving video calls and IP calls
Even though your relatives and friends are thousands of miles away, the media
phone enables you to feel the warmth that "a distant land is as near as in the
neighborhood."
zModern functions of a digital photo frame
The media phone supports the functions of a digital photo frame. You can play the
pictures stored on the local memory of the media phone, an external universal serial
bus (USB) device, a microSD card, or a MultiMediaCard (MMC) in presentation

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mode. A picture with up to 10-megapixel resolution and 16 mega colors can be
decoded properly.
zOne-touch web access
The media phone provides shortcut icons on the desktop. Thus, you can directly
access the portal Web site customized by the operator. The full-screen
touch-sensitive browser enables you to browse contents as desired by touching the
corresponding Web-site links.
zPlaying streaming media
The media phone provides an embedded media player. By working with the
streaming media system of the operator, the media player can be used to play
streaming media programs customized on the relevant Web site. In addition, you
can perform operations, such as fast-forwarding, rewinding, pausing, and playing a
program, through the touchscreen or the remote control.
zPlaying multimedia files on the media phone
You can play the multimedia files stored on the internal or external memory of the
media phone, such as photos, audio clips, and video clips.
zDigital cordless handset
The digital cordless handset of the media phone can be used to dial external
numbers. It provides an embedded phonebook and a large color liquid crystal
display (LCD) with a user-friendly graphical user interface (GUI), which facilitates
user operations.
zLarge-capacity storage of contacts and call records
The media phone provides an embedded phonebook. A maximum of 2000 contacts
can be saved to the phonebook and four numbers that include the mobile phone
number, home number, office number, and fax number can be saved to each contact.
In this case, detailed information about each contact can be saved. You can sort the
contacts in the phonebook in alphabetical order, which facilitates the use of the
phonebook. The media phone also supports the function of saving call records. A
maximum of 100 dialed numbers, 100 received numbers, and 100 missed call
numbers can be saved.
The media phone supports the phonebook synchronization. You can import
phonebooks from multiple storage devices, such as a USB device or a microSD
card, to the media phone or export the phonebook from the media phone to multiple
storage devices.
zManaging groups
The media phone supports group management. You can create up to 20 groups, and
then add contacts to different groups, which facilitates the search for contacts.
zMultiple network access modes
The media phone supports two modes for accessing an IP network. You can access
an IP network through the Ethernet interface or Wi-Fi. When the Ethernet interface
is used for network access, you can set a fixed IP address or configure the media

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phone to obtain an IP address dynamically through the Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol (DHCP) or the Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet
(PPPoE), thus meeting different networking requirements. When the Wi-Fi is used
for network access, you can set a fixed IP address or configure the media phone to
obtain an IP address dynamically through DHCP or the Point-to-Point Protocol
(PPP).
User-Friendly Man-Machine Interaction
zFull touchscreen
The media phone provides a full touchscreen which is easy to use and a GUI with
simple and self-explanatory icons.
zSoft keyboard and handwriting mode
The media phone provides an embedded soft keyboard. You can enter Chinese,
English, and symbols through the soft keyboard by using the stylus. In addition, the
soft keyboard is a full QWERTY keyboard that is easy to use. Apart from the soft
keyboard, the media phone supports the handwriting mode. If you are not used to
the soft keyboard, you can use the handwriting mode for text entry.
zThe difference between the MC850 and the MC851 is as follows: The
MC850 provides a digital cordless handset while the MC851 provides a
handset with a cord.
zUnless otherwise specified, the functions described in this document
apply to both the MC850 and the MC851.

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3 Preparations Before Use
3.1 Package Contents
Once you have unpacked the package, check that you have all the following product
components:
Base unit (one) Network cable (one) Telephone cable (one)
Power adapter (one)
Digital cordless handset
(one, with one
rechargeable battery, for
the MC850)
Handset (one, for the
MC851)
User Guide
Handset cord (one, for the
MC851)
User guide (one) Audio cable (one)

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3.2 Getting Started
Front Panel of the Base Unit
The following figure shows the front panel of the base unit.
No. Item Description
1
Camera. You can rotate the camera to adjust the angle.
2 Home key. Press to display the home screen.
3
Back key. Press to return to the previous screen.
4
Navigation keys. Press to highlight an item on the
touchscreen.
OK key. Press to confirm your operation or selected option.
5
Sleep key. Press to switch to sleep mode.
6 - Remote control signal receiver used to receive the remote
control signals.
7 - Power-on indicator used to indicate whether the media
phone is powered on or off.
Event indicator used to indicate the equipment status.
Rear Panel and Side Panel of the Base Unit
The following figures show the rear and side panels of the base unit.

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No. Item Description
1 - Stylus used to select elements on the touchscreen and input
information.
2
and
3
USB ports used to connect USB devices.
4
Card slot for a microSD Card or an MMC.
5
Telephone interface used to connect a common telephone.
6
PC interface used to connect to a computer. When a computer
is connected to the media phone through this interface, the
media phone functions as a hub in the network.
7
LAN interface used to connect to a network access device.
8
Video output interface used to connect to the external
equipment (such as a television) and then output videos.

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No. Item Description
9 Power adapter interface used to connect to external power.
10 - Power button. Press to power on or off the media phone.
11
Volume control keys. Press to adjust the volume of the sound.
12 - Stereo sound speaker.
13 - Support used to adjust the inclination angle of the base unit.
14
Headset jack.
3.3 Installing the Media Phone
Connecting Cables
The following figure shows the cable connections.