Maxcom MS453 User manual

User Manual
Maxcom MS453 Dual SIM/3G
System: Android 5.1

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TELEPHONE DESCRIPTION
Item
SHORT DESCRIPTION
1 –HEADSET SOCKET
Output audio socket to connect a
headset
2 –USB SOCKET
Socket used to charge the device
or connect it with a PC
3 –FRONT SPEAKER
Speaker to use during phone
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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conversation
4 –FRONT VIDEO
CAMERA/CAMERA
Camera to use mostly for taking
selfies (2MPix)
5 –BACK BUTTON
Button to return to the previous
page or to close the application
6 –HOME BUTTON
Button to return to your home
screen from any position of menu
7 –MENU BUTTON
Button to use for options in any
application
8 –VOLUME BUTTON
Button to turn up/down volume
9 –ON/OFF BUTTON
Button to switch on/off the
device, lock and unlock the
screen
10 –VIDEO
CAMERA/CAMERA
Main camera of the device
(5MPix)
11 –FLASH
Flash is used while taking photos,
doubles as a torch

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INSTALLATION OF CARDS: SIM1, SIM2 and microSD
Cards SIM1, SIM2 and microSD are located above the battery.
You can see the cards if the back cover of the phone is
removed.
Before cards installation, make sure the phone is switched off,
and it is not connected to any accessories.
Place the device with the screen facing down so that the
microSD
SIM1
SIM2

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camera lens will be visible.
Lift upwards gently the back cover using the small notch
located on the bottom-left corner, and lift upwards to pop the
phone open, and remove the back cover.
To install cards, have the battery removed first.
Then, insert cards:
SIM1 –insert miniSIM card to the SIM1 slot with
the metal contacts face-down; the notch should be
aligned closer to the battery as shown on the
drawing on the cover,
SIM2 –insert microSIM to the slot SIM2 with the
metal contacts face-down, and notch to the front as
shown on the cover as well,
Memory Card SD –install memory card microSD. To
do so, slide the metal clip to the position OPEN, and

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lift it upwards. Insert microSD so that the metal
contacts of the microSD will be aligned with the
phone prongs, and slide the clip to LOCK.
Insert the battery so that metal contacts, +/- will face
upwards of the phone, and gently click the back cover into its
position.
Be careful while using the memory card particularly while
inserting 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 used in other devices. Misuse or other factors
might cause damage or loss of entire data stored on the card.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHILE INSERTING CARDS
Switch off the phone, and wait few seconds before
inserting or uninstalling the SIM card.

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Be careful while handling the SIM card, do not bend or
scratch it.
If the SIM card is inserted incorrectly or it is damaged,
an error message will be displayed on the screen after
switching it on: No SIM card in the slot. Make sure the card is
inserted correctly, and it is not damaged, and then switch on
the phone again. If the device still does not detect the card,
go to your GSM provider for replacement.
If the SIM card gets stuck in the slot, and removing it
seems to be impossible, do not force it, but ask the
authorized service for assistance. Any mechanical damage to
SIM slots shall not be covered under warranty repairs.
BATTERY & BACK COVER INSTALLATION
Place the device with the screen facing down so that the
camera lens will be visible.
Lift upwards gently the back cover using the notch on
the bottom-left corner, and then lift up the back cover to
remove it.
Insert the battery so that the metal contacts +/- will face
upwards and will be aligned with the phone prongs, and then

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gently click the back cover into its position.
CHARGING THE BATTERY
Use only chargers and batteries provided by the Manufacturer.
Never use damaged chargers nor batteries. Such parts or
modifications might cause the phone to malfunction, might
lead to violation of regulations pertaining to the use of radio
devices, and might void the warranty.
If the battery is 15% charged, there will be a message on the

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display advising you to charge the battery. To charge the
battery, plug the charger into a power outlet and into the
phone.
Remember! Be careful while plugging the charger jack into
the USB socket. Improper plugging might seriously damage
the device, and such a damage is not covered under warranty.
Remember! If you use chargers from other manufacturers
make sure such a charger has a microUSB slot.
The icon on the display ( ) informs you about current level
of battery charge.
Charging the battery to full takes about 2-3 hours. You can use
the device while charging, but doing so might prolong the
time of charging. It is normal for the device to get warmer.
Note!
While charging the phone, make sure the air temperature is
between 0°C to +40°C.
Batteries are the subject to degradation over time. Therefore,
their ability to hold the charge will become reduced.

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BATTERY LIFE SAVER (smart saving of power)
The device has some options to help you to save the battery
life. To prolong life-time of the device, change some of these
options and disable features running in the background:
Every time you don’t use the device, put it into sleep
mode,
Close unnecessary applications,
Disable Bluetooth,
Disable Wi-Fi,
Keep the screen time-out short,
Dim the screen brightness.
POWERING ON/OFF THE DEVICE
Press and hold the On/Off Button (9) for a few seconds to
switch on/off the device.
While using the device for the first time, the device shall be
configured; to configure the device, follow instructions as
displayed on the screen. First, configure the Google account
(Gmail).

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Note!
To download an application from the „Play Store”, the
Google account must be configured. If the user has the
Gmail account, they might register their device using this
address, without creating a new account.
If the SIM card is protected by the PIN code, enter the PIN
code using the keyboard displayed on the screen, and then
press to confirm. Use the key to delete digits
entered by error.
Note!
If you did not receive PIN and PUK codes along the SIM card,
contact your service provider. If you enter the PIN code 3
times in error, the SIM card will be locked and entering the
PUK code will be required.
TOUCH SCREEN
The device is equipped with a touchscreen instead of a
standard keyboard. The screen works as a display and
keyboard.

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Note!
Make sure to keep the touchscreen dry at all times. Contact
with water might cause the touchscreen to malfunction, and
lead to its future damage. Also, switch off the screen when
the device is not used. Leaving the screen inactive for a long
time might cause the screen to burn-in or ghost.
FINGER GESTURES
Tap–it is about briefly touching the screen with fingertip.
Such a tap allows you to select an icon, shortcut, link or a
character from the screen keyboard.
Tap and hold –it is about touching and holding an icon on
the surface without losing contact until the required action is
performed.
Drag –it is about touching and holding a selected icon for a
moment, and then, dragging fingertip over the surface to
desired destination without losing contact.
Flick –it is about quickly brushing the surface of the screen.
For example, by flicking down and up the screen you can

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scroll down the list, and by flicking to the sides you can view
various home screens.
Double tap –it is about rapidly touching surface twice with
fingertip and it allows you zoom in/out the web page or a
map. Double tap also allows you to zoom in/out an image
while viewing photos.
Pinch –it is about touching surface with index finger and
thumb and bringing them closer together; pinch allows you to
zoom in/out the image. This gesture is very useful while
viewing maps or photos.
STATUS AND NOTIFICATION BAR
Notifications that appear at the top of the screen (status bar)
inform you about certain features of the device (missed
phone calls, alarm clock, WiFi enabled, unread message, new
email, etc). See the illustration below:

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Here come the most common notification icons:
Cellular signal strength (signal strength from the
BTS (Base Transceiver Station)
Cellular Data Connection 3G
WiFi Connection (On)
Bluetooth Device On
GPS On
Missed Phone Call
Connected to Computer
Unread Message
Alarm Clock On

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Silent Mode
Vibration Only
Airplane Mode (offline)
Error (caution)
To learn more about notifications, drag down the status
bar. Press to delete notifications that have already
been viewed.
HOME SCREEN
From the home screen you can get access to all device
features. There are indicator icons, widgets, application
shortcuts, and others displayed on the home screen. Home
screen might have multiple panels. To have other panels
displayed, flick your fingertip to the left or right.

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LOCK/UNLOCK THE SCREEN
Locking the device makes the display and touch screen switch
off. To lock the device at any time, press ON/OFF BUTTON (9),
located on the side of the phone.
To unlock the phone, follow the same steps. Press ON/OFF
BUTTON (9) and drag the icon: upwards on the
screen.
The user might also select other, more secure method of
locking such as a pattern or PIN code.
MAKING/ANSWERING PHONE CALLS
Icon
Wallpaper
Widget

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To make, answer, and manage phone calls use the application
„Telephone”, and its shortcut is usually located in the
bottom-left corner of the home screen.
To answer an incoming phone call, tap „RECEIVE” on the
display:
APPLICATIONS
There is the Android (5.1 version) system installed on the
device. It is the most popular and universal mobile operating
system in smartphones; therefore, there is a multitude of
applications for Android on the Internet (from applications to
enhance the device experience and to make its use easy to
variety of games, organizers, and social network applications).
The easiest way to search and install a selected program is the

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application called „Play Store”. Tap on the home
screen, and search for „Play Store”.
Each application might be installed directly on the phone e.g.
by downloading from the WEB, and then by uploading it with
a cable connected to the computer.
Here come descriptions of some bundled applications
available on the phone:
Camera
Allows you to take photos/videos
Photo Gallery
Allows you to view photos and videos
stored in the phone memory
Gmail
For Google mail users
Google
Google Search Engine
Internet
System browser to view WWW pages
Calendar
Extended Calendar

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Calculator
Easy to use and fast calculator
Maps
Google maps with the option to give
directions. Data connection necessary.
File Manager
Easy to use application allows you
to view the device memory
Phonebook
Application to manage Contacts stored
on the device
Mail
For any mail users,
configuration necessary
Radio FM
Radio FM, requires a headset to be
connected (as an antenna)
Play Store
Easy way to search for
and install any application
Telephone
Allows you to make and receive
phone calls
Settings
Telephone settings, use to manage
the entire device
Messages
Allows you to manage messages
on the phone