Maxcom MM901 User manual

Mobile Telephone GSM MM901
MANUAL
Reading this Manual is highly recommended
prior to using the telephone

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1Introduction ......................................................................6
2Accessories........................................................................6
3Safety Guidelines ..............................................................7
4Telephone Description.......................................................9
4.1 Display Icons and Symbols................................................11
4.1.1 Display Icons.........................................................11
5Getting Started................................................................12
5.1 SIM Card Installation ...................................................12
5.2 Memory Card Installation............................................12
5.3 Battery Installation: .....................................................13
5.4 Remove the Battery .....................................................13
5.5 Charge the Battery ......................................................14
5.6 Security Codes..............................................................15
5.6.1 PIN Code...............................................................15
5.7 Phone Security Code ....................................................15
6Using the Phone .............................................................. 15
6.1 Switching On/Off .........................................................15
6.2 Making Phone Calls .....................................................16
6.3 Answering Phone Calls.................................................17
6.4 Keypad Lock .................................................................18
6.5 Emergency Call ............................................................18
7Network Features............................................................ 18
8Phonebook......................................................................18
8.1 Viewing Phonebook .....................................................19
8.2 Searching for Contacts.................................................19
8.3 Adding New Contact....................................................19
8.4 Deleting Contacts.........................................................20
8.5 Importing/Exporting Contacts .....................................20
8.6 Phonebook Settings .....................................................20
9Messages ........................................................................21
9.1 Text Messages..............................................................21
9.1.1 Inbox.....................................................................21
9.2 Sent..............................................................................22
9.3 New Message ..............................................................22
9.4 Drafts...........................................................................23
9.5 Outbox .........................................................................23
9.6 Text Message Settings .................................................24
10 Call Log ........................................................................ 24

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10.1 Call Log.....................................................................24
10.2 Call Settings..............................................................25
10.2.1 Number Withholding ........................................25
10.2.2 Call Waiting .......................................................26
10.3 Call Forwarding ........................................................26
10.4 Call Barring ..............................................................26
10.5 Advanced Settings....................................................26
10.5.1 Redial ................................................................26
10.5.2 Call Duration Reminder.....................................26
10.5.3 Answering Phone Calls......................................27
11 Multimedia .................................................................. 27
11.1 Camera.....................................................................27
11.2 Image Viewer ...........................................................27
11.3 Video Player .............................................................28
11.4 Audio Player .............................................................28
11.5 Voice Recorder .........................................................29
11.6 Radio FM ..................................................................29
12 Tools ............................................................................30
12.1 Calendar...................................................................30
12.2 Alarm Clock ..............................................................30
12.3 Memory....................................................................31
12.4 Calculator.................................................................32
12.5 Network Features.....................................................32
12.6 Torch.........................................................................32
13 Entertainment .............................................................32
14 Settings........................................................................32
14.1 Profiles .....................................................................32
14.2 Dual SIM Settings .....................................................33
14.3 Telephone Settings ...................................................34
14.3.1 Date and Time...................................................34
14.3.2 Change Menu Language ...................................34
14.3.3 Text Input Preferences ......................................34
14.4 Display......................................................................34
14.4.1 Dedicated Keys..................................................35
14.4.2 Airplane Mode ..................................................35
14.4.3 Other Settings ...................................................35
14.5 Network Settings......................................................36
14.6 Security Settings.......................................................36
14.6.1 SIM1/SIM2 Security ..........................................36
14.6.2 Telephone Security Settings..............................37
14.7 Restore Factory Settings...........................................37

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15 FAQ (Troubleshooting) .................................................37
16 Technical Specifications ...............................................40
17 Warranty .....................................................................40
18 Battery Information .....................................................42
19 SAR Information ..........................................................43
20 Protecting Environment ...............................................44
21 Declaration of Conformity............................................ 47

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Note: The telephone works in the GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz
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 a telephone
service provider. To use the telephone, the User must select GSM
service offered by a service 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 any 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.
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.

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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.
You mustn’t 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.
You mustn’t use your phone without hands-free
accessories while driving.
The 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 –your phone mustn’t be cleaned with any
chemicals or caustic substances.
TORCH –never 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 aids, heart
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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
demagnetization, keep your phone away from electrical
devices for longer time.
DISPLAY –you should avoid pressing the LCD display
too hard and using sharp tools as doing so might
damage the phone.
You mustn’t press battery connectors with metal objects
as the battery may explode.
You mustn’t expose your phone to low or high
temperatures, direct sunlight or high humidity. Keep your
phone away from heating devices such as radiators,
heaters, ovens, furnaces, camp fires, barbeque, etc.
Protect your hearing:
Long exposure to loud sounds might damage your
hearing. Listen to music at a moderate level and
do not hold the device next to your ear while using
speakers. Prior to hooking the earpiece, always
lower the volume.

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4 TELEPHONE DESCRIPTION
1 Speakerphone
2 Display
3, 4 Left Function Key (LFK)/Right Function Key (RFK):
Performs functions of display in the bottom left/right corner.
5. Make Call button is used to place/answer phone calls on
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.
Power On/Off Button, End/Abort Call. Enables to end or
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reject an incoming phone call. Press and hold this button to
SWITCH your phone ON or OFF.
Also, the button returns your phone to Idle mode while the phone
is in other options.
Navigation keys: allow the cursor to move left, right,
up and down or to 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 [Settings/Phone Settings/Dedicated Keys])
OK Key: In Idle mode, press this key to directly access
the main menu. This key’s functions are generally
identical to the LFK functions.
Numerical keys: The keys are to input a number
or to input 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.
Depending on menu, the keys might have different functions.
11 Earpiece/charging port
12 Microphone
13 Camera lens
14 Torch indicator
15 Speaker.
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4.1 DISPLAY ICONS AND SYMBOLS
4.1.1 Display Icons
Icon
Description
Signal strength level: the more lines, the stronger the
signal.
SIM1/SIM2: displays 1 or 2 in the bottom left corner of
the screen.
Alarm is set and activated
Missed phone call: This icon will appear as soon as a
phone call on SIM1/SIM2 is not answered
Keypad lock: this icon will appear as soon as the
keypad is locked.
Battery charge level
Text message icon: is displayed at the top of the display
screen to notify you about a new, unread text message
Incoming phone notification
Ringtone on
Ringtone off
Icon is displayed when the earpiece is connected to the
phone
Note: To save power, a display automatically goes to Idle mode
Display Icon Box
Logo/Name of the SIM1 service provider
Logo /Name of the SIM2 service provider
Date & Hour
The Left Function Key (LFK) function
The right function key function (RFK)

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after certain time. To turn on the display backlight press the RFK
or the End Call button.
5 GETTING STARTED
5.1 SIM Card Installation
The telephone can hold two SIM cards. 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 not 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 connectors
of the card face downward into the phone.
5.2 Memory Card Installation
A Micro SD memory card with 8 GB 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
to static electricity or dust, do not immerse the card in water.
1 First, switch off the phone,
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remove the battery,
2 Slide the card pin to your left, and lift up the released end of
the card.
3 Insert the memory card with the metal connectors face
downward (pay close attention to notches)
4 Close the memory card holder by sliding the pin to your right.
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, regularly 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. Unscrew the screw on the back of your phone on the
battery cover,
2. Lift up the back cover from the bottom either on the right
or left side,
3. Insert the battery with the metal connectors facing
downwards,
4. Replace the back cover by placing it flat on the back of
the phone and push it up until it clicks into place,
5. Screw the screw back on the battery cover.
5.4 Remove the Battery
Switch off the phone. Unscrew the screw on the back of the phone,
slightly lift up the back cover either from right or left side, and
remove the battery.
After removing the battery, any settings and data saved on the
card or on the phone might be lost. Remove the battery only while
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to malfunction.
5.5 Charge the Battery
1. Plug the charger into a power outlet.
2. Open the cover flap on the micro-USB socket that is
located at the top of the phone.
3. Plug the charger into a socket 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 warning beeps are enabled on the phone)
and the message “Battery discharged” will appear; when the
battery get discharged, the phone will automatically switch off. 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
appear and before the phone is ready to be used again.

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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 0000). In order to
protect your personal data, the default security code should be
changed.
6 USING THE PHONE
6.1 Switching On/Off
Press and hold the End Call button to switch the phone
on/off.
1. If there is a single SIM card in the phone, an input text
bar will be displayed on the screen for you to enter a
security code and PIN code (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 bar might be displayed for
you to enter the PIN Code for SIM1 and the PIN Code for
SIM2. You will be prompted to enter one PIN after the

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other.
If you make a mistake while typing the PIN and the security code,
you might clear your input by pressing the RFK (right function
key).
After the phone is switched 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.
6.2 Making Phone Calls
In Idle mode, key in the phone number you wish to dial.
Press the right function key [Delete], to delete any mistakes. If
there is a single SIM card in the phone, press Green Receiver
button to make a phone call.
Note: If there are two cards in the phone, 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 directly dialed; a company number or a
call center number must be dialed first before extension number is
dialed.
Enter the company/call center number, and use [*] to select “P” to
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 [*]
twice.
3. Dialing a number from your Phonebook:
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Up/Down to find a Contact, or press 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:
Enter Call Log (press the Make Call button in Idle mode or select
Menu), and use navigation keys Up/Down to highlight the Contact
you wish to call.
6.3 Answering Phone Calls
If there is an incoming phone call, the phone will notify you by a
sound alert; if your network accepts the Caller ID, the Caller’s
name and number will be displayed on the screen (if there is any
information about this Caller in the Phonebook).
1. Press the Make Call button or press the LFK twice to answer an
incoming phone call.
2. If in [Call Log/Call Settings/Advanced Settings/Answer Phone
Call] the option [Any key] had been selected, press any key but
the RFK and the End Call button to answer an incoming phone
call.
3. If an earpiece is connected, and in [Call Log/Call
Settings/Advanced Settings/Answer Phone Call] the option
[answer automatically with an earpiece] the incoming phone call
will be automatically answered, after about 5 seconds.
4. If you do not wish to answer an incoming phone call, press
either the End Call button or the RFK to reject this call.
5. To finish the phone call use the button (End Call).
6. While talking, the volume might be altered by pressing
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6.4 Keypad Lock
To lock the keypad, press the LFK and then press . If auto
keypad lock is enabled, the phone will automatically lock the
keypad after predefined time of inactivity. To unlock the keypad,
press the LFK and then .
6.5 Emergency Call
You might directly dial the emergency number 112 with no SIM
card. The European Emergency Number recognized throughout
the European Union is 112.
7 NETWORK FEATURES
Menu>Organiser>Network Features
SIM features are extra features offered by the SIM card. Because
of limited functionality of the phone, some features might not be
used.
8 PHONEBOOK
Menu>Phonebook
A Phonebook allows you to store and manage frequently used
Contacts.
Names and numbers of frequently used Contacts might be stored
either in the SIM card memory or in the phone memory. The
number of Contacts to be stored depends on the card size.
To access the Phonebook, press Menu. In front of the names,
there are various icons indicating their locations.

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8.1 Viewing Phonebook
While viewing the Phonebook entries, you can input letter(s) or
number(s) to be brought to Contacts that start with these
letters/numbers.
After highlighting the Contact, press the Make Call button
and then select the SIM card you wish to use to dial the number.
To finish the phone call, press the End Call button .
Press the LFK to access the Phonebook options: Preview, Send a
Text Message, Make Call, Edit, Delete, Copy, Settings.
8.2 Searching for Contacts
1. Access the Phonebook and input the name of a Contact you
wish to find; doing so will bring you directly to the list of Contacts
best matching your criteria. You can also change the text input
mode while inputting the searching criteria.
2. If you do not know exactly the name of the Contact you wish to
find, select “Phonebook” to access the Phonebook and use
navigation keys Up/Down to scroll through the list of Contacts.
8.3 Adding New Contact
This menu allows you to add a new entry to your Phonebook.
Input the phone number in Idle mode, press the key “Options”and
select “Save in Phonebook” to save the number. You can select
the location either on SIM1/SIM2 card or on the phone. Press the
OK key, and next press “Options”->”Edit” to enter the name being
currently typed. Type the name and press “Options”->”Done”.
Press the navigation key to enter the number input bar, type/edit
the phone number and confirm. Follow the steps as if inputting the
name. When both the name and the number are correct, press
“Options” and “Save”.

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Copying Contacts:
1. In the Phonebook, select the Contact you wish to copy,
press „Options”->„Copy”, select a future location, and
press „Select”.
2. Copy All Contacts: In the Phonebook, press „Options”->
“Settings”-> „Copy All”, select the current location, press
OK and then select the future location.
8.4 Deleting Contacts
1. In the Phonebook select the Contact you wish to
delete, press „Options”->„Delete”->„Yes”,
2. If you wish to delete all Contacts, in the Phonebook
select „Options”->„Settings”->“Delete All Contacts”,
select where you wish to delete all Contacts from,
and press “OK” ->”Yes”.
8.5 Importing/Exporting Contacts
In the Phonebook, select „Options”->„Settings”->„Export
All”. Select the current location, press “OK”, select the
future location, and press “OK”.
8.6 Phonebook Settings
In the Phonebook select „Options”->“Settings ”, and next:
Additional number, Fixed Dialing Numbers–a network
feature that restricts outgoing calls to only those numbers
listed. Fixed Dialing Numbers are added to so-called FDN