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Maxcom MS553 Basic User Manual

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MaxcomMS553 Dual SIM/LTE
System: Android™ 7.0

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  • Page 1 Basic User Manual MaxcomMS553 Dual SIM/LTE System: Android™ 7.0...

  • Page 3: Telephone Description

    TELEPHONE DESCRIPTION 12 1 ITEM SHORT DESCRIPTION 1 – HEADPHONES Audio in/out to connect INPUT SOCKET headphones 2 –USB PORT Use to charge the device or to connect it to a PC or OTG USB...
  • Page 4 3 – FRONT SPEAKER Speaker used during phone calls 4 – FRONT VIDEO Use mostly for taking CAMERA/CAMERA selfies(5MPix) 5 – DISPLAY, Use to display content and TOUCHPAD control content by touch 6 – HYBRID SIM &SD Use it for SIM Card and SD Card CARD SLOT (SIM2 or SD) 7 –...
  • Page 5 SIM Card and SD Memory Card slots are located on the left hand side of the unit. In order to install cards, first you need to gently eject the metal tray. Before you start installing cards, make sure the phone is switched off and it is unplugged from the AC adapter and any other accessories.
  • Page 6 Carefully reposition the tray with inserted cards into the slot. After switching it on, the phone should automatically detect cards. Remember: the hybrid slot accepts either two SIM Cards or a single SIM Card and one microSD memory...
  • Page 7 card. Be careful while using the memory card particularly while inserting and uninstalling the card. Some memory cards require to 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.

  • Page 8: Battery Installation

    Any mechanical damage to SIM (SD) slots shall not be covered under warranty repairs. BATTERY INSTALLATION MS553 device has a built-in battery in its case. If the battery is damaged, the entire unit should be shipped to authorized MAXCOM service. Any attempts by unauthorized service or person to remove the battery will void your warranty.
  • Page 9 battery, plug the charger into a power outlet and into the phone. Remember! If the charger jack is incorrectly plugged into the USB port (for example with the wrong ending), the unit might get seriously damaged and such damage shall not be covered under warranty.
  • Page 10 BATTERY LIFE SAVER (smart energy saving) The unit has options to help you to save the battery life. To prolong life-time of the battery, enable such options and disable features running in the background: Every time you don’t use the unit, put it into sleep mode, Close unnecessary applications, Disable Bluetooth,...
  • Page 11 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 unit 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.
  • Page 12 Google account. Maxcom S.A. is kindly advising you that any claims related to unlocking the phone within Google Device Protection won’t be considered or the problem will be solved for a charge, as requested by the customer.

  • Page 13: Touch Screen

    Linux kernel in the world employed in mobile devices. The system itself, as claimed by its developer (Google, Inc.) is an open system, that might be customized by a User to serve their needs. To make it possible, a multitude of features are available in the system itself or via the Play Store where from you can download any application and install it on your unit.

  • Page 14: Finger Gestures

    FINGER GESTURES Tap– involves a single touch of the screen. Such a tap allows you to select an icon, shortcut, link or a character from the screen keyboard. Tap and hold – involves touching and holding an icon on the surface of the screen without losing contact until the required action is performed.

  • Page 15: Status And Notification Bar

    STATUS AND NOTIFICATION BAR Notifications that appear at the top of the screen (status bar) inform you about certain features of the unit (missed phone calls, alarm clock, WiFi enabled, unread message, new email, etc). See the illustration below: Here come the most common notification icons (the icons might slightly vary in appearance depending on software version): Cellular signal strength (signal strength from the...
  • Page 16 Satnav (GPS) enabled Missed phone call Connected to computer Unread message Alarm Clock active „Do Not Disturb” Mode „Vibration” Mode Flight Mode (offline) Error (caution)

  • Page 17: Home Screen

    To learn more about notifications, drag down the status bar. To delete notifications that have already been viewed press (touch) „DELETE ALL”. 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.
  • Page 18 Wallpaper Widget Icon HOME Button MENU RETURN Button Button RETURN BUTTON Returns to the previous screen, closes an application HOME BUTTON Returns to the home screen, from any menu TOGGLE BUTTON Toggles between two active applications, double tap – returns to the most recently open application/option...

  • Page 19: Lock/Unlock The Screen

    LOCK/UNLOCK THE SCREEN Locking the unit disables the display and touch screen. To lock the unit 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.
  • Page 20 APPLICATIONS There is the Android (7.0 version) system installed on the device. It is the most popular and universal mobile operating system used 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).
  • Page 21 uploading it with a cable connected to the computer. Here come descriptions of some bundled applications available on the phone: Camera Use to take photos/videos Use to view photos/videos stored Photo Gallery in the device memory Gmail For Google e-mail users Google Google Search Engine Internet...
  • Page 22 Application to manage Contacts Phonebook Stored on the device For any mail users, Mail configuration necessary Radio FM, requires headphones to be Radio FM connected (as an antenna) Easy way to search for Play Store and install any application Phone Use to make and answer phone calls Phone settings, enter to manage the Settings...

  • Page 23: Camera/Video Camera

    CAMERA/VIDEO CAMERA The telephone has an option to take photos and record videos. To select this option, tap on the Home Screen, and in Menu search for the application „Camera” Flash on/off/aut. Photo Gallery Front/back camera Easy mode Take photo Record video Panoramic mode...
  • Page 24 The illustration above presents basic camera features. Tapping a selected feature will change/enable this feature. Select to go to camera/video camera advanced options. Use it to set certain options such as scene mode, photo size, photo/video quality. QUICK SETTINGS BAR Use the Quick Settings Bar to quickly and easily enable/disable some device features such as Wi-Fi, GPS, etc.

  • Page 25: Safety Guidelines

    If the tile is gray, it is disabled (eg. flight mode); white color informs you about an active feature, (eg. LTE data connection). Tapping the spot circled in red will take you to the more advanced status bar, where you can edit and customize the status bar to your own needs.
  • Page 26 should not carry the phone in their breast pocket, and they should hold the phone next to the ear opposite to the position of medical equipment to minimize the risk of interference; the phone must be immediately switched off as soon as such interference is suspected. •...

  • Page 27: Battery Information

    leave the phone anywhere it might get splashed with water or other liquid. • Never expose the device to low or high temperatures nor to direct sunlight. The temperature range for the device is from -10°C up to +40°C. Never place the device next to heating devices such as radiators, heaters, ovens, furnaces, camp fires, barbeque, etc.
  • Page 28 phone keeps switching between relay transmitters and such switching also significantly affects the battery life. What else might drain the battery are additional features enabled on the phone such as location services, data connection, WiFi, GPS, etc, and therefore the battery must be more frequently recharged.

  • Page 29: Protect The Environment

    and might damage the phone. A Li-ion battery is included in the set. Old batteries pose environmental risks. They should be disposed of at a special place in a special container in compliance with current regulations. Never throw old batteries or chargers to municipal solid waste, they should be collected for disposal.

  • Page 30: Sar Information

    helps to avoid consequences harmful to people and environment rising from the presence of hazardous components, improper storage and recycling of such an equipment. SAR INFORMATION This device meets all international guidelines pertaining to impact of radio waves. The device is a transceiver and receiver of radio wave.
  • Page 31 from automatic changes in the device power to make sure that the device uses only the minimum necessary to get connected with the web. Although SAR values might vary depending on a telephone model or even on its position while being used, all the values are compliant with regulations pertaining to safe levels of radiation.

  • Page 32: Declaration Of Conformity

    DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Maxcom S.A. declares, under its sole responsibility, that the mobile telephone MAXCOM MS553 confirms to the Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of...
  • Page 33 right to modify the product and its features, without any prior notification about such modifications.
  • Page 35 If any defects in the telephone performance are detected, please contact the MAXCOM technical assistance or return the unit to the seller. Direct phone number: + 48 32 325 07 00 or email: serwis@maxcom.pl MAXCOM S.A. 43-100 Tychy ul Towarowa 23a POLAND tel.

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