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  • Page 1 User Manual Maxcom MM831 Mobile Telephone...
  • Page 3 If any technical assistance is required, please contact our hotline at (+48) 32 325 07 00 or e-mail us at serwis@maxcom.pl Our website: http://www.maxcom.pl/ The Set Includes GSM Telephone Charger Desktop Charger Battery User Manual Warranty Card Headphones Keeping the original package is recommended as it might be used for transport.
  • Page 4 The Mobile Telephone GSM 900/1800; WCDMA 900/2100 Large backlit keypad Big, color display screen Photo Camera MicroSD memory card slot Big Font, Easy Menu Speakerphone Emergency SOS Feature Conversation Volume Boost Phonebook -500 entries Sending & Receiving Text Messages Speed Dial up to 7 numbers Call Duration Notification Loud Ringtone ®...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Trademarks ..................8 Safety Precautions ..............8 Getting Started ............... 10 SIM Card, MicroSD Memory Card and Battery Installation .. 10 Charging the Battery ............13 Low Battery Alert ..............15 Keys Location ................. 15 Keys’ Primary Functions ............18 Using the Phone ..............
  • Page 6 7.6.1 Speakerphone ..............30 7.6.2 Boost Mode (additional volume booster) ......30 7.6.3 Other Options ..............31 Receiving Incoming Phone Calls .........31 Call Log ..................32 Text & Multimedia Messages ..........33 Creating & Sending Text Messages ........34 Viewing and Replying to Text Messages......35 9.2.1 Creating &...
  • Page 7 Voice Recorder ..............50 Settings .................. 50 Profiles ................50 Phone Settings ..............51 16.2.1 Set the Time and Date ............. 51 16.2.2 Language ................. 52 16.2.3 Preferred Text Input Method..........52 16.2.4 Display Screen ..............52 16.2.5 Themes ................53 16.2.6 Font Size ................

  • Page 8: Trademarks

    Terms of Warranty ..............68 Battery Information ..............69 SAR Information ..............71 Protect Your Environment ............73 Declaration of Conformity............74 Trademarks - MAXCOM and the Maxcom logo are trademarks reserved for the Maxcom S.A. company. ® - Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG. Safety Precautions Reading the guidelines below will minimize the risk of misusing the phone.
  • Page 9 recommended by the medical equipment manufacturers between the phone and the implanted medical device such as a heart pacemaker should be observed. Users with implanted devices should get familiar with and follow guidelines by the manufacturers of such implanted medical devices. Users with a heart pacemaker should not carry the phone in the breast pocket and should keep the phone next to the ear opposite to the medical device in order to minimize...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Getting Started Make sure your set contains all pieces as listed on page 3: “The Set Included” prior to the first use. Prior to switching on the phone, a SIM Card must be inserted. Be careful not to damage the Card while inserting it.
  • Page 11 • Slide the SIM socket lock upwards, and then gently lift it away upwards. • Insert the MicroSIM so that its metal contacts will be face down; pay attention to the notch of the card. Using the phone options that require the GSM network is not possible without the SIM Card.
  • Page 12 • Install the battery so that its metal contacts +/- will be face up. • Put the battery cover back in place and slide it upwards. Be careful while using the memory card especially while inserting and uninstalling the card. Some memory cards must be formatted on a computer before the first use.

  • Page 13: Charging The Battery

    other factors might damage the card or make the card lose its content. Charging the Battery Important! Only the battery included in the set should be used. Using other batteries might damage the phone and shall void warranty. Never connect the charger while the back cover is removed.
  • Page 14 The phone mm831 might be charged either with an open or closed flip. Important: Before you start the charging process, make sure the battery is properly installed. Never remove the battery while charging – doing so might damage the phone.

  • Page 15: Low Battery Alert

    battery icon to appear after the battery is plugged in. Low Battery Alert The phone will emit a special sound alert (if warning alerts are enabled in the profile) and a message „Battery Discharged” will appear on the screen, if the battery level is too low.
  • Page 16 Volume Up Key 17 Memory M1 Key Volume Down Key 18 Memory M2 Key Battery Cover 19 Numeric Keypad...
  • Page 17 Phone Leash Socket 20 Up Key Torch/Flash 21 Right Function Key Camera 22 Right Key Low Battery/Charging 23 Down Key Diode Missed Phone Call 24 Red Receiver Key Diode New Text Message 25 Memory M3 Key Diode 10 Headphones Socket 26 Microphone Charging Contacts for 27 Emergency SOS Key...

  • Page 18: Keys' Primary Functions

    Keys’ Primary Functions Function Press: goes back to Idle mode, ends a phone call. Red Receiver Press & hold: powers on/off the phone Press: makes a phone call; in Idle Green Receiver mode goes to Call Log Messages Photo Camera...
  • Page 19 Left Profile Function as appears on the screen Function as appears on the screen Right Shortcuts Press: digit 1 Press & hold: Voicemail Press: digit 0 Press & hold: enables/disables a torch Press: digits 3 to 9 Press & hold: dials a speed dial number Press: digit 2 Press &...

  • Page 20: Using The Phone

    While talking: backlight the display screen, and then press to enable/disable volume booster. Using the Phone Powering On/Off the Phone To switch on/off the phone, press and hold the red receiver key. If there are any problems to switch on the phone, make sure the battery is charged and properly installed.
  • Page 21 Warning: If you enter an incorrect PIN code three times in a row, the SIM card will be locked. You might unlock the card by entering the PUK code. If you enter the incorrect PUK ten times, the SIM Card will be permanently locked.

  • Page 22: Idle Mode

    Idle Mode If the phone is switched on, but there is no activities, the phone will go to Idle mode. Display Screen Description 1. Icons showing functions: Headphones Ringtone only Ringtone + Unread Text vibration Message...

  • Page 23: Menu

    Unread Vibration, Ringtone Multimedia Later Message Vibration Only Silent Call Alarm Clock On Forwarding Enabled Roaming Torch Enabled active Missed Phone Call * Icon appears also in Icons might vary depending on domestic roaming if the software User is using another provider’s network 2.

  • Page 24: Phonebook

    To return to the previous MENU (go back), press the RFK. To go to Idle mode, press the red receiver key. After entering the main MENU, there are 9 icons visible on the display screen. To move between them, you can use the navigation key or you can select digits from 1 to 9 on the keypad –...

  • Page 25: Viewing Contacts

    If you selected to save the New Contact in the phone, by pressing the keys RIGHT/LEFT, you can move to other settings: assign a ringtone, email address, or the company’s name. Viewing Contacts Method 1 1. Enter MENU and select the Phonebook 2.

  • Page 26: Editing Contacts

    Editing Contacts To update the phone number or the Contact’s name, select the Contact you wish to edit, and then select: Options->Edit. Select whether you want to change the number or the name, and press Edit again. After you are done editing, press OK. Deleting Contacts 6.4.1 Deleting a Single Contact...

  • Page 27: Copying Contacts

    2. Select whether you want to delete Contacts from the SIM Card or the phone memory, and press Yes to confirm. Copying Contacts 6.5.1 Copying a Single Contact To copy a single Contact from the SIM Card to the phone, or from the phone to the SIM Card, do as follows: 1.

  • Page 28: Sending Text Messages To Multiple Recipients

    in Copying Multiple Contacts (Błąd! Nie można odnaleźć źródła odwołania.). Sending Text Messages to Multiple Recipients In MENU select: Phonebook->Options->Mark Some, and then: - Send a Text Mssg, if you want to send a text message to multiple recipients. Phonebook Settings 6.8.1 Preferred Memory In MENU select: Phonebook->Options->Settings-...

  • Page 29: Additional Numbers

    6.8.3 Additional Numbers In MENU select Phonebook->Options->Settings- >Additional Numbers->FDN, to enable/disable the Fixed Dialing Number option. 6.8.4 Memory Status This option allows you to check the status of the memory in the phone and on the Card. In MENU select ->Phonebook->Options->Settings- >Memory Status.

  • Page 30: Dialing Numbers From Call Log

    key 8 twice. To call the selected number, press the green receiver key. Dialing Numbers from Call Log Press the green receiver key when the phone is in the Idle mode to go to the Call Log. To go to the list of Dialed, Missed, or Received phone calls, press the key Right.

  • Page 31: Other Options

    the phone. If this mode is enabled, there will be a green tube icon lit on the screen. 7.6.3 Other Options While calling, press Options to enable additional options: - Suspend: suspends a phone call - End call: ends a phone call - Phonebook: allows you to access the Phonebook to eg.

  • Page 32: Call Log

    Call Log To enter the Call Log, enter the main MENU and select Call Log, and then use the key Right/Left to select: To enter the Call Log, enter the main MENU and select Call Log, and then use the key Right/Left to select: Missed Phone Calls (lists any phone calls you have missed).

  • Page 33: Text & Multimedia Messages

    - Save in Phonebook allows you to add a number to the Phonebook - Edit Before Call, allows you to update the number before making a phone call - Delete deletes a call - Delete All allows you to delete all phone calls. - Mark Some allows you to delete few phone calls - Advanced allows you to view call duration.

  • Page 34: Creating & Sending Text Messages

    Creating & Sending Text Messages 1. Go to MENU and then select: Messages->Create Message->Text Mssg to open the message editor. 2. Type your message. • Changing the text input mode: To change the text input mode (digits, capital and lower case letters) press the key „#”...

  • Page 35: Viewing And Replying To Text Messages

    Viewing and Replying to Text Messages 1. If there is a symbol of unread message on the screen or if you want to view unread messages, in MENU go to: Messages->Inbox. To view the message, press the key OK. While reading, you can use additional options by pressing the LKF.

  • Page 36: Text Messages Boxes

    3. Press Options and decide whether you want to add an image, audio clip or video, and then go to the file you want to attach. Important: the phone does not convert files of an excessive size. If the image size is too big, you will be notified by a special message appearing on the screen.

  • Page 37: Sentbox

    - Delete All: deletes all messages from your inbox - Save in Phonebook, allows you to save the sender’s number in the Phonebook. - Delete some: deletes marked messages - Mark as unread, changes the message status to unread. 9.3.2 Sentbox If you use the option: Save Sent Mssgs, sent messages will be saved in the folder „Sent”.

  • Page 38: Deleting Messages

    Deleting Messages To delete a selected message, go to “Options” and select „Delete”. Message Settings Enter MENU and select: Messages->Settings, and then select: 9.5.1 Text Messages • - Text Message Center Number: It works as an intermediary between users while sending a text message.

  • Page 39: Multimedia Messages (Mms)

    Allows you to decide whether you want your messages to be saved in the phone or on the SIM Card. 9.5.2 Multimedia Messages (MMS) • Data Account Allows you to select a data account necessary to send multimedia messages or to add a new account. •...

  • Page 40: Email Messages

    Email Messages Select: Menu->Messages-> Email. In order to receive email messages on the telephone MM831 an email account must be configured in compliance with guidelines by the service provider of the User’s email account. IMPORTANT! While trying to configure an g-mail account, some problems might appear;...

  • Page 41: Calculator

    the options, go to Start, End or Alarm, and press the Left Function Key (Save). - Delete event: allows you to delete tasks: all, old, for a given period, - Go to Date: enter the date you want to go to - Go to current date: it allows you to go to the current date, - Week view, goes to a different calendar view.

  • Page 42: Torch

    Torch This option allows you to switch on/off the torch. Or you can press the torch key located on the right side of the phone. To do so, press the key for a moment, and then press and hold until the torch is on/off. World Clock This option allows you to view time in other parts of the world.

  • Page 43: Network Services

    • Copy: Copy a single folder • Transfer: Transfer a single folder. Network Services The Internet The browser on the phone allows you to use the most of the Internet websites. To go to the Internet browser, in MENU select: Network Service->Internet->Homepage (the provider’s default website) or Search or enter the URL (any website).

  • Page 44: Sim Services

    SIM Services Independently from the phone features, the SIM Card might offer additional service. Name and features of such menu depend on the type of available service. Some features that require the Internet connection might be unavailable. Photo Camera The phone allows you to take photos and record videos. To enable the camera, in MENU go to Camera.
  • Page 45 White balance Allows you to adjust white balance Scene Modes Automatic or night Allows you to use negative effect, Effect Settings width scale, etc. Allows you to select whether your Memory images will be saved on the Card memory or in the phone memory Restores default settings of the photo Restore Default camera.

  • Page 46: Radio Fm

    After the image is enlarged, press Option to see additional options: - View – enables a slideshow - Use as – the image might be used as a wallpaper - Send – send the image as MMS, via Bluetooth® or E- mail - Image details –...
  • Page 47 • RIGHT: it automatically searches for the next radio station • LEFT: it automatically searches for the previous radio station • UP: increases frequency by 0,1 MHz • DOWN: decreases frequency by: 0,1 MHz • Plus (+): volume up • Minus (-): volume down •...

  • Page 48: Multimedia

    Multimedia Image Viewer In MENU select Multimedia->Image Viewer. You can view images that you have previously taken. Options in the Image Viewer are identical to the option Images and it was described in the point Błąd! Nie można odnaleźć źródła odwołania. (Photo Camera). The telephone supports files in bmp, jpg, png, gif Video Recording In order to enable a video camera in MENU go to:...

  • Page 49: Video Player

    Video Player In MENU select: Multimedia->Video Player. You can view previously taken videos (folder Videos) with the video player. Use keys Up/Down to select the video you want to view. To start and pause, press the key OK. To stop playing, press DOWN. To full size the image, press the key UP.

  • Page 50: Voice Recorder

    Press the key UP to change the playing options. Press the key DOWN to change the playing order. Use keys + (plus) and – (minus) to adjust volume. The phone supports the following files: WAV, AAC, AMR. Voice Recorder You can record music and outside sound. - Select in MENU: Multimedia->Voice Recorder - Press OK to start or pause recording.

  • Page 51: Phone Settings

    - Ringtone volume - Message alert - Message alert volume - Keypad sound - Keypad volume - Powering on/off beep - Flip open sound - Flip closed sound - Warning alerts (eg. Low battery alert) In Idle mode, press and hold the key # to enable the profile Meeting, press and hold again to return to the previous profile.

  • Page 52: Language

    Option Update after zone change allows you to enable/disable the function of auto update after the time zone change. Option Auto Time Update allows you to select whether after switching off, the phone should get time automatically updated, only after confirming, or not at all.

  • Page 53: Themes

    - Keypad backlight: it allows you to select the mode of backlighting the keypad: on, off, by user (see the next point) - Disable keypad backlight at certain times: it allows you to select time for the keypad backlighting to be disabled. - Wallpaper: it allows you to set your own wallpaper - Watch while charging: it allows you to display a watch while charging the phone.

  • Page 54: Navigation Key

    16.2.8 Navigation Key This option allows you to set the key functions in Idle Mode: Up, Down, Right, Left 16.2.9 Flight Mode You can select the flight mode. If the flight mode is enabled, there is no connection with the GSM network; making phone calls, sending/receiving messages is impossible.

  • Page 55: Call Waiting

    16.4.2 Call Waiting It is a network service. If your provider offers such service, configuration will be required. After entering MENU and the option: Settings->Call Settings->Call Waiting you can check availability status, and decide whether you want to enable such an option. If Call Waiting is enabled, and the user is talking on the phone, he/she will be notified about any other incoming phone call by a special beep of a second call.

  • Page 56: Call Barring

    3. Press Enable and enter the number which you wish to forward the phone calls, in order to enable the number or press Disable to disable such service. To see what is the current status of this option, select: Check status 16.4.4 Call Barring It is a network service.

  • Page 57: Network Settings

    will hear a beep to notify you about how much time has just passed. • Received phone call notification: if this option is enabled, the phone will vibrate to let you know that the recipient has answered the phone call. •...

  • Page 58: M1/M2/M3 Memory

    M1/M2/M3 Memory Select MENU>Settings>Memory M1/M2 and then select which key you wish to use to assign a Contact to. Then select the option: Select Contact and choose the Contact you need. Press OK to confirm. To call the assigned Contact, in Standby mode press the key M1 – M3 and press the LFK to confirm.

  • Page 59: Entering, Deleting, And Editing Emergency Contacts

    the speakerphone mode. To disable emergency mode, press and hold the SOS key 16.7.1 Entering, Deleting, and Editing Emergency Contacts You can select up to 4 emergency Contacts. To quickly assign an emergency Contact, go to MENU, then select: Settings-> SOS Settings-> ICE Contacts. To edit, press Options, and select: Edit, to change an existing emergency number or to manually enter an emergency number.

  • Page 60: Disabling Emergency Beep

    > SOS Message->Edit. Enter the new text and press You can enable/disable sending the emergency text message in the emergency mode. To do so, go to MENU: Settings> SOS Settings-> SOS Message- >Status. 16.7.4 Disabling Emergency Beep You can enable/disable an emergency beep while making an emergency phone call.

  • Page 61: Emergency Sos Key

    Look for audio device Searching for Audio devices only My name Select a name to call your device You can set an access path and Advanced check the Bluetooth address Files transferred to the phone mm831 are saved in the folder Received.

  • Page 62: Apn Profile

    16.8.2 APN Profile Select in MENU: Settings->Connectivity and go to APN Profile. The telephone has preinstalled settings for WAP/MMS & GPRS of some service providers. To edit/delete/add an account, select Options, and select what you wish to You can get the correct configuration from your service provider.

  • Page 63: Restore Factory Settings

    Restore Factory Settings This option allows you to restore factory settings. Select in MENU: Settings->Restore Factory Settings, and enter the security code. Press the green receiver key to confirm. Warning: Default security code: 0000 Computer Connection You can connect the phone to a computer using a USB cable;...
  • Page 64 „Cannot make Make sure the number you are dialing is a phone call” correct. If you make an international phone call, dial a country code before the actual number (eg. 0049 or +49 for Germany). If you have a prepaid card, make sure there are sufficient funds available on the card to place a phone call.
  • Page 65 „Can I make If you are in the area with no reception by an emergency any network, no phone calls can be call if there is made. no reception or if there are no funds on If you have no funds available on the my account?”...

  • Page 66: Safe Use

    “Is there any Enable Delivery Report option. As soon way to make as the text message is delivered to the sure my recipient, you will get a return message message was (network service). delivered to the recipient?” Safe Use • Never use the phone if it might interfere with work of other devices! •...
  • Page 67 points or at proximity to flammable materials. • Never repair nor modify the phone on your own; any repairs should be made by authorized service only. • A device and its accessories might contain small parts. Keep the phone and all parts out of reach of children.

  • Page 68: Terms Of Warranty

    too close to an ear, while using a speakerphone. Lower the volume prior to using headphones. Terms of Warranty The phone is covered by the warranty; proof of purchase is necessary for the product to be covered by this warranty. There is a fee for repair of the phone damaged due to misuse, electrostatic discharge or lightning strike.

  • Page 69: Battery Information

    Battery Information There is a battery in the phone. The battery can be recharged using a charger that is included in the set. The battery life depends on conditions in which the phone is used. Your distance from a relay transmitter, number and the length of phone calls significantly reduce the battery life.
  • Page 70 a cold battery into the phone might cause the phone to malfunction and might damage the phone. The set contains a Li-ion battery. Old batteries pose environmental risks. They should be disposed of at a special place in a special container in compliance with current regulations.

  • Page 71: Sar Information

    SAR Information This telephone meets all international standards pertaining to the impact of radio waves. The product both receives and emits radio waves. It is designed not to exceed any limits pertaining to impact of radio waves recommended international guidelines. These guidelines were...
  • Page 72 According to WHO current research, there is no need to apply any special restrictions in using portable devices. According to WHO, in order to reduce radiation, a length of conversation should be reduced, or headset or speakerphone should be used, or the phone should not be held in proximity to head or body.

  • Page 73: Protect Your Environment

    Protect Your Environment Important: The phone is marked in compliance with the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE) and the Polish Act on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, and with the symbol of waste electricals. Such a symbol tells us that the device, after use, must not be disposed of in the normal household waste stream.

  • Page 74: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity...
  • Page 76 Card. We reserve the right to make any updates in the product and its options, without any prior notification about it. For any help please call +48 32 325 07 00 or email us at serwis@maxcom.pl MAXCOM S.A. 43-100 Tychy, ul Towarowa 23a POLAND tel.
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