Maxcom MM237 User manual

GSM Mobile Telephone MM237
USER MANUAL
Reading this Manual is highly recommended
prior to using the telephone

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1Introduction ......................................................................7
2Accessories........................................................................8
3Safety Guidelines ..............................................................8
4Telephone Description..................................................... 11
4.1 Display Screen Description...........................................13
4.1.1 Display Screen Icons .............................................14
5Getting Started................................................................15
5.1 SIM Card Installation ...................................................15
5.2 Memory Card Installation............................................15
5.3 Battery Installation ......................................................16
5.4 Removing the Battery ..................................................17
5.5 Charging the Battery ...................................................17
5.6 Security Codes..............................................................18
5.6.1 PIN Code...............................................................18
5.7 Phone Security Code ....................................................18
6Using The Phone ............................................................. 19
6.1 Powering Phone On/Off...............................................19
6.2 Making Phone Calls .....................................................20
6.3 Answering Phone Calls.................................................21
6.4 Keypad Lock .................................................................21
6.5 Emergency Phone Call .................................................22
7Phone Book..................................................................... 22
7.1 Viewing Contacts .........................................................22
7.2 Searching for Contacts.................................................23
7.3 Adding New .................................................................23
7.4 Importing/Exporting Contacts .....................................25
8Text and Multimedia Messages .......................................25
8.1 Inbox ............................................................................25
8.2 Sent..............................................................................27
8.3 Drafts...........................................................................29
8.4 Outbox .........................................................................29
8.5 Templates ....................................................................30

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8.6 Network Service Provider Messages............................30
8.7 Voicemail .....................................................................30
8.8 Text and Multimedia Message Settings.......................30
9Call log ............................................................................ 31
9.1 Call Log ........................................................................31
10 Multimedia ..................................................................33
10.1 Images......................................................................33
10.2 Audio........................................................................33
10.3 Video ........................................................................34
10.4 Voice Recorder .........................................................35
10.5 Radio FM ..................................................................35
10.6 Camera/Camcorder..................................................36
10.7 Phone Calls Recording ..............................................36
11.6 Bluetooth..................................................................37
11 File Manager/My Files .................................................38
12 Tools ............................................................................ 39
12.1 Calculator.................................................................39
12.2 Calendar...................................................................39
12.3 Alarm Clock ..............................................................39
12.4 World Clock ..............................................................40
12.5 Unit Converter..........................................................40
12.6 Stopwatch ................................................................41
12.7 Countdown Timer.....................................................41
12.8 SIM Service (STK)......................................................41
12.9 Torch.........................................................................41
13 Entertainment .............................................................41
14 Profiles ........................................................................42
15 Settings........................................................................43
15.1 Call Settings..............................................................43
15.1.1 SIM Settings ......................................................43
15.1.2 Call Forwarding .................................................43
15.1.3 Call Waiting .......................................................43

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15.1.4 Call Barring........................................................44
15.1.5 Number Withhold .............................................44
15.1.6 Other.................................................................44
15.2 Phone Settings .........................................................45
15.2.1 Time and Date...................................................45
15.2.2 Language...........................................................46
15.2.3 Shortcut Settings...............................................46
15.2.4 Automatic Powering Phone On/Off ..................46
15.2.5 Power Saver Mode............................................47
15.2.6 Browser Selection .............................................47
15.2.7 Notification LED ................................................47
15.2.8 Restore Factory Settings ...................................48
15.3 Display Screen ..........................................................48
15.4 Security ....................................................................49
15.5 Connections..............................................................50
15.5.1 Bluetooth ..........................................................50
15.5.2 Account .............................................................50
15.5.3 GPRS Service .....................................................50
15.5.4 Network Selection ............................................50
16 FAQ (Troubleshooting) .................................................51
17 Technical Specs ............................................................53
18 Battery Information .....................................................54
19 SAR Information ..........................................................55
20 Protecting the Environement .......................................56
21 Declaration of Conformity............................................ 59

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Note: The telephone works in GSM 900/1800 network. Insert
correctly at least one SIM card prior to switching on your phone.
1 INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the Maxcom telephone. Our telephones
are intended to be used in GSM network and they meet all
European standards. Your phone might be used in multiple
networks depending on roaming settings provided by your
telephone service provider. To use the telephone, the user must
select GSM service offered by a provider. The telephone has
multiple good features, the telephone performance however
depends on service available through the GSM network selected.
For more information, contact your service provider.
This Manual has been published by the Manufacturer. The
Manufacturer reserves the right to make updates and
modifications arising from errors and inaccuracies in current
information or from upgrades in the telephone and software
without prior notification; the updates, however, will be reflected in
updated versions of the Manual. For more information or for any
form of assistance go to our website at www.maxcom.pl. The
entire content of this Manual is copyright by the Manufacturer.
Copyright and trademarks as mentioned in this Manual remain the
property of their owners. Reproduction, transmission, storing, or
dissemination of any material, in whole or in part, covered by
copyright, without prior written consent, are strictly prohibited.

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2 ACCESSORIES
Use only batteries, chargers, and accessories recommended by
the phone Manufacturer. To see what accessories are available in
your area, contact your seller.
3 SAFETY GUIDELINES
Reading these guidelines presented below will minimize the risk of
misusing the phone.
USING –The telephone emits electromagnetic field that
might negatively interfere with other electronic devices
including medical equipment. Do not use your phone in
any area where the use of mobile phones is prohibited
such as hospitals, airplanes, refueling points or in
proximity to flammable materials. Using mobile phones in
such places might expose others to danger.
Do not use your phone without hands-free accessories
while driving.
A device and its accessories might contain small parts.
Keep your phone and all parts out of the reach of
children.
SERVICING - Never repair or modify your phone by your
own. Only qualified service is authorized to repair the
phone.
CLEANING - Do not use any chemicals or caustic
substances to clean your phone.

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TORCH –Do not look directly into the stream of light,
HEARING DEVICE –If the user has a hearing device,
phone volume and hearing aid sensitivity should be
carefully adjusted,
ELECTRONIC MEDICAL DEVICES –Your phone is a
radio transmitter that might interfere with electronic
medical devices or implants such as hearing aid, heart
pacemakers or insulin pumps, etc. A minimum distance
of 15 cm is recommended to be kept between a
telephone and an implanted medical device. For more
information consult your physician or manufacturers of
such medical devices.
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT –To minimize the risk of
degaussing, do not let electrical devices to stay close to
your phone for longer time.
WATERPROOF –The phone is not waterproof. Keep it
dry at all times.
DUSTPROOF –The phone is not dustproof, do not use
your phone in areas with high concentration of dust.
Protect your phone against metal chips since they might
cause the phone to malfunction.
DISPLAY –do not press the LCD display too hard and do
not use sharp tools as it might damage the phone.
Do not press battery contacts with metal objects as it
may explode.

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Never expose your phone to low or high temperatures,
direct sunlight or high humidity. Do not place your phone
next to heating devices such as radiators, heaters, ovens,
furnaces, camp fires, barbeque, etc.

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4 TELEPHONE DESCRIPTION
1. Speakerphone
2. Display
3, 4 Left Function Key (LFK)/Right Function
Key(RFK): Enable using features displayed in the bottom left/right
corner.
5. Make Call button is used to place/answer phone calls on
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SIM1 card or SIM2 card if two SIM cards have been inserted into
the phone.
In Idle mode, press this button to see the most recent dialed
number.
On/Off Button, End/Abort. Enables to end or reject an
incoming phone call. Press and hold this button to SWITCH
ON or OFF your phone.
Also, the button returns your phone to Idle mode while the phone
is in other options.
Navigation key: Allows to move left, right, up and
down or scroll through the menu. In Idle mode press
the key Up/Down/Left/Right to display a specific
menu (depending on how they were predefined
[Phone Settings/Phone Settings/Dedicated Keys]).
OK Key: In Idle mode, press this key to enter directly
main menu. This key’s functions are generally
identical to the LFK functions.
Numerical keys: : The keys are to dial a number or
to enter text while editing. Press and hold the key 0 to switch
on/off the torch.
Key and key #: In Idle mode, press and hold
this key # to activate or deactivate silent mode,
press the LFK and next to lock or unlock the keypad.
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12 Charging port
13 Torch indicator
14 Camera lens
15 Ringtone volume
16 Microphone.
4.1 Display Screen Description
Display Status Bar
SIM1 Card Serv. Provider Logo/Name
SIM2 Card Serv. Provider Logo/Name
Date and Time
Function of the Left Function Key (LFK)
Function of the Right Function Key (RFK)

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4.1.1 Display Screen Icons
Icon
Description
Signal strength level: the more lines, the stronger the
signal.
SIM1/SIM2: displays 1 or 2 at the bottom left corner of
the icon.
Alarm is set and activated
Missed phone call: This icon is displayed as soon as a
SIM1/SIM2 phone call is not answered
Battery charge level
Text message icon: is displayed at the top of the screen
to notify you about an unread text message
Multimedia message (MMS) icon: is displayed at the top
of the screen to notify you about unread multimedia
messages
Incoming phone calls alerts
Regular ringtone (no icon displayed)
Ringtone „Meeting”
Ringtones off
Icon is displayed when Bluetooth is activated
Icon is displayed when the headset is connected to the
phone
Note: To save power, a display goes to Idle mode automatically
after certain time. To turn on the display backlight press the RFK
or the End Call button .

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5 GETTING STARTED
5.1 SIM Card Installation
The telephone can hold two SIM card. Insert at least one SIM card
into your phone prior to using it. You will receive the SIM card from
your service provider. Keep the SIM card away from children.
Any scratching or bending might easily damage the SIM card.
Therefore, pay close attention not to damage your SIM card while
inserting, removing, and storing it. Do don’t insert or remove SIM
cards while your phone is connected to the charger. Prior to
removing the battery, make sure your phone is switched off. Insert
the SIM card into the SIM card slot with the gold contacts of the
card face into the phone. Make sure the notched corner of the
card is positioned upward.
5.2 Memory Card Installation
A Micro SD memory card with 16GB might be installed on the
phone.
While shaking the phone, the memory card might change its
position; do not bend or scratch the card, do not expose the card

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to static electricity or dust, do not immerse the card in water.
1 First, switch off your phone and remove the battery.
Insert the memory card with the gold contacts face downward.
Be careful while using the memory card particularly while installing
and uninstalling the card. Some memory cards shall be formatted
on the computer prior to an initial use. If you use SD cards, on the
regular basis make backup copies of any data stored on cards in
other devices. Misuse of the card or other factors might cause
damage or loss of entire data stored on the card.
5.3 Battery Installation
1. Press the phone cover and move it downwards.
2. Install the battery with the metal contacts facing downwards.
3. Put the battery cover in place and move it upwards.

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5.4 Removing the Battery
Switch off the phone. Press the back cover and move it
downwards, slightly lift the battery and remove it.
After removing the battery, any settings and data saved on the
card or on the phone might be lost. Remove the battery only while
the phone is switched off. Doing otherwise might cause the phone
to malfunction.
5.5 Charging the Battery
1. Plug the charger into a power outlet.
2. Plug the charger into a jack at the bottom of the phone. A
battery icon will start blinking after the charger is properly
connected.
After the battery is fully charged and the battery icon stops
blinking, unplug the charger.
If the battery is about to get discharged, the phone will emit a
warning beep (if the feature is enabled in Profiles
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the phone will switch off automatically. Do not leave the battery
discharged for a long time as it might negatively affect the battery
quality and the battery life. To ensure your phone works properly,
use only the charger recommended by the Manufacturer. While
charging, keep the back cover in place. While charging, place your
phone in a well ventilated place with air temperature between 0°C
~ 45°C. If the battery gets totally discharged, it might take several
minutes for a battery icon to be displayed and before the phone is
ready to be used again.
5.6 Security Codes
5.6.1 PIN Code
PIN Code is the SIM card Personal Identification Number and it is
provided by the service provider.
PIN2 code is provided by the service provider along with SIM
cards. Some SIM cards do not have such codes.
If you enter incorrect PIN three times in a row, the SIM card will be
blocked. The card might be unblocked by using Personal
Unblocking Key [PUK]. Entering incorrect PUK ten times in a row
will permanently block the SIM card.
For more information, contact your service provider.
5.7 Phone Security Code
Phone Security Code does not allow other people to use your
phone without authorization (default code is 1234). In order to

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protect your personal data, the default security code should be
changed.
6 USING THE PHONE
6.1 Powering Phone On/Off
Press and hold the End Call button to power the phone on
or off.
1. If there is a single SIM card in the phone, an input text window
will be displayed on the screen for you to enter a security code
and PIN (if security features are enabled). After the PIN and the
security code are entered, the phone will go to Idle mode for a
current SIM card.
2. If there are two SIM cards in the phone (depending on security
settings) an input text window might be displayed for you to enter
the PIN SIM1 and the PIN SIM2. You will be prompted to enter
one PIN after the other.
If you make a mistake while entering the PIN and the security
code, you might clear your input by pressing the RFK (right
function key).
After the phone is powered on, available network(s) is/are
automatically searched for. As soon as an authorized network is
detected, the network name and signal strength are displayed on
the screen. If there is no network available, only emergency phone
calls and phone’s non-calling features are allowed.

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6.2 Making Phone Calls
In Idle mode, enter the phone number you wish to dial.
Press the RFK [Delete] to delete any mistakes. If there is a single
SIM card in the phone, press the Make Call button to make
a phone call.
Note: If there are two cards, press the Make Call button , and
select which card you want to use to make a phone call.
1. Dialing extension numbers:
Some numbers cannot be dialed directly, a company number or a
call center number must be dialed first before extension number is
dialed.
Enter the company/call center number, and select “P” using the
key [*] and enter the extension number.
2. Making international phone calls
To make an international phone call, dialing „00” or „+” is required
before dialing the actual number. To enter „+” press the key [*]
3. Dialing a number from your Phone Book
Press Menu to enter the Phone Book, use navigation keys
Up/Down to find a Contact, or type the Contact name’s first letter
to bring you the list of Contacts with names starting with this letter,
and highlight the desired Contact.
4. Dialing a number from Call Log: