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World time Games Currency converter Integrated Data / Fax modem 200 Extended Phonebook Memory Earpiece Microphone antenna Volume adjustment Earphone jack Ringing buzzer Indicator Outer display Inner display Battery lock/unlock knob Folder (MX-6880) Open to answer calls close to end calls...
Dial a displayed number, answer an incoming call and store an entry End a call, exit a feature and set vibrator alert Switch the phone ON and OFF Clear a number Upward search Downward search Enter the menu or go back one step in the menu Enter the phone book or select a menu feature...
Congratulations on choosing the MAXON MX-6880 GSM Dual Band mobile phone. This user guide describes the features of MX-6880. The MX-6880 has been designed to operate on any digital GSM network, GSM900, GSM1800 and GSM900/1800, subject to individual network roaming agreements. GSM has become a worldwide standard communications system, giving you the freedom to stay in touch wherever you are.
Safety Personal ● operation of any radio equipment including mobile phones may interfere with the function of inadequately shielded medical devices such as hearing aids and pacemakers. You must consult the manufacturer of the device or your physician before use ●...
Getting Started Read this section before attempting to use your phone. It tells you how to attach, charge and care for the phone’s battery. We have also included general information about the digital GSM network and given instructions of how to insert and unlock the SIM. Your phone has an indicator to visually show its status when you cannot see the display.
The Battery Your phone is supplied with a rechargeable battery and quick charger. Before you use the phone for the first time, it is important that you fully charge the battery. Removing and Attaching the Battery ● to remove, slide in the direction of the arrow remove the battery from the phone ●...
Removing Battery Performance To maintain battery performance you should operate the phone until you will see the low power warning message LOW BATTERY or preferable, the phone switches itself OFF. If the battery is only partly used before recharging, it can self-adjust to holding a reduced charge with the resultant progressive reduction in operating time.
Network Connection The SIM Your network provider will supply you with a plug-in SIM for use with your phone. The SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is your personal key to the digital GSM network. All the information needed to connect you to the network and to initiate billing for your calls is stored in the gold- plated area along with names, numbers and messages which you have entered into the phone book or received.
Set Time ● enter the current time. For example if the time is 12:34 (Use the to clear an error) Unlocking the SIM To prevent unauthorized use, the SIM is protected by a PIN1 (Personal Identity Number) code. When enabled, you must enter the PIN1 each time you switch your phone ON.
The Display The display will give you a lot of information via its indicators and symbols. Indicates your current position in the display. Indicates your current selection. The scrollbar appears when the menu contains more than 6 or 8 options, and it indicates if you can scroll up or down.
The Indicator LED In Service The phone has a built-in indicator which can show Green and flashes at different speeds according to the status of the phone and battery. Out of Service 1.11 The phone has a built-in indicator which can show Red and flashes at different speeds according to the status of the phone and battery.
Making Calls The network operator name must appear in the center of the display before you can make or receive calls. Signal strength is indicated by the bars in the top right of the display (six bars for optimum signal strength). Call quality can be affected by physical obstructions, so moving only a few metres may significantly improve signal strength.
Emergency Calls ● it should be possible to call the emergency services in any country which uses the digital GSM network provided you are within network coverage (check for signal strength bars). If your network operator does not have a roaming agreement in the area (no displayed name) ‘EMERGENCY CALLS ONLY’...
Basics This section will help you to get to know the phone’s features, phone book and call menus, provides details about customising the phone for your own use and shows you how to use the basic operating features. The Feature Menu Selecting a Feature by Search Selecting a Feature by Number Feature Menu Structure...
The Feature Menu All the operating features of the phone are stored in the easy to use menu. A feature can be selected directly via its feature number (see list on next page) or by searching and selecting using the keys (to move the cursor) at the top of the keypad as follows: - enter the feature menu or go back one step.
Selecting a Feature by Number FEATURE NUMBER ● for example, to change the ring type: Please note that you can press and hold exit a menu feature (the phone will exit on its own after a long delay) (hold)
Customising Display Text ● The phone will display text in the language of the SIM (automatic) or you can choose a language from a list Greeting Animation and Message ● You can select one of three greeting animation to be displayed each time the phone is switched ON and ●...
OLD PIN1 NEW PIN 1 NEW PIN 1 ● The PIN can be disabled to allow other people to use your phone without having to reveal the PIN. Remember to enable the PIN1 again after their use PIN1 SIM PIN2 Change ●...
Keypad Sound ● to change the sound of the keypad (beep, tones, off) Information Tones ● you can switch the information tones (see list below) ON and OFF ● an information tone sounds when: - the battery is low - a call is proceeding - switching the phone ON/OFF - auto redialling - location update...
Basic Features Voice Mail ● When a voice mail received it displays animated icon on outer LCD. ● if you subscribe to a voice mail service where the message retrieval number is fixed on the SIM card, you can access One touch Mail by long pressing on Key 1. (memory location 1 will be reserved for One Touch Voice Mail) PRESS 3 SEC...
Setting Up Billing ● All the call cost information that you need to enter can be checked and edited through one menu: STATUS - check the current rate and currency PRICE/UNIT - edit the call price per unit CURRENCY - select a currency 3.11 DTMF Tones ●...
● The alarm will be active for 60 seconds in volume. When the alarm is active, press to cancel. When an alarm is set, a bell will be displayed in the top of the display Off Timer (Power Off Timer) ●...
The Phone Book The phone can store telephone numbers and names onto the SIM. This means that you will always have important numbers with you, even if the SIM is being used in a different phone. The number of memory locations and the number of characters and digits that you can store in each location are SIM dependent.
● enter the name NAME Press and hold to exit the phone book. To Look up a Number ● enter the phone book and select LOOK UP ● to look up in alphabetical order ● to look up in location number order Phone Book Dialling There are five ways to dial a stored number.
Your Own Number ● You can store your own number if the SIM supports it ● If your SIM does not support your own number, you can store it in the Phone Book Memory Access ● if your SIM has two phone book memories (MEMORY A and MEMORY B) you can access both A and B or only B (sometimes MEMORY B is referred to as Fixed Dialled Numbers)
Network Features In addition to making and receiving calls, the digital GSM network offers other advanced benefits detailed in this section. Some of the features may not be supported by your network operator or by a foreign network when roaming. Text Message SMS Messages Cell Broadcasts...
language then switch the feature ON. The number of channel locations on the SIM is limited to its memory capacity, so you may have to overwrite old channel numbers to enter new one. Note: Contact your local dealer for information about the broadcast channel numbers.
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To Send a SMS Message ● enter the SEND/EDIT menu, select the message, edit if necessary then send. Messages that have not been sent successfully or not sent yet are marked by a black diamond SELECT (TYPE NUMBER) ( (TYPE INITIAL LETTER) (SELECT)) (CHECK RECEIVING NUMBER/EDIT)
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Creating a Template Message ● if your regularly send similar messages, you can create a template which will automatically appear (ready to edit) each time you create a new message provided that the feature is switched ON ● for example: Dear...
Cell Broadcasts Switching Cell Broadcasting ON/OFF ● there must be at least one channel entered and one language selected before you can switch cell broadcasting ON (ON) ● switching cell broadcasting OFF will save battery power Cell Broadcasting Channels ● to view the list of selected channels ●...
Call Forwarding There are two call forwarding options which you can use to be assured that all your incoming calls are answered. The phone number which the calls are forwarded (diverted) to can be entered via the keypad or recalled from the Phone Book.
Call Barring You can set any combination of the following call bars to help manage network usage and increase security. The network provider will supply a special four digit password so that you can activate the call bars. You can change the password to any four digit code of your choice if you find it difficult to remember or think someone else knows it.
Network Selection You can choose which method your phone uses to connect you to a foreign GSM network when operating outside your home country (roaming). Normally you would select Automatic mode (see below) but you can choose “Manual” or “Periodic” and force a search for available networks or request network reselection.
New Network ● if a new network starts to operate after your phone was produced, its name will not be recognisable. You will still be able to select the network but it will only be identified by the country and network codes. To enter the name into the phone COUNTRY CODE NETWORK CODE...
Call Waiting ● if during conversation you hear a soft ringing tone, a second caller is trying to contact. You will then have the opportunity to accept the call and use the Call menu options (first held,new call answered) ● you must activate call waiting before the feature will work 5.18 ●...
Mobile Internet (WAP) Your MX-6880 is able to access the Internet. It is however, provided that your network operator supports this service. You may also have to pay a subscription for this service. WAP offers users of mobile phones the possibility to access Internet information and communication in the same way, as you know it from a computer.
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Bookmarks ● It is possible to save app. 50 WAP pages as book- marks. This will give you a quick access to your favourite pages To choose a bookmark (SELECT BOOKMARK) To edit (SELECT BOOKMARK) To add (TYPE ADDRESS) To delete ●...
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Use of the menu key when on-line ● When you are on-line and press This menu is dynamic in the way that the content changes according to the WAP page that you visit. Some menu points will therefore only be available on certain WAP pages.
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Security ● Some WAP services require that the security functionality is turned on. If security is turned on all messages from the phone to the network will be encrypted (SELECT SECURITY ON) Bearer ● You can choose either SMS or data connection. The speed and cost of the WAP service depend on which type you use.
T9 Text Input (optional) T9 Text input Read this first! Getting into T9 Text Input Mode The Display Headline Typing Words with T9 Text Input Selecting Alternate Words Deleting Characters Space Characters Punctuation and Symbols Mode Indicators State Indicators Typing Numbers Other Mode Indicators T9 Text Input Read this first!
The Display Headline Mode: This field indicates the current mode. See the paragraph about mode indicators. Info: This field indicates the number of characters left of the current message (maximum 160 characters). In read mode this field will indicate the total number of characters of the received message.
"i", and press the 6key for "m". Note that the displayed word changes as you type it. Always type to the end of the word before you change what appears to be a mistake. The down arrow key gives you alternative words. Selecting Alternate Words Many words share identical numerical sequences.
Punctuation and Symbols Press key to display the first of a series of pages of additional symbols. Cycle through the three pages by pressing the up or down arrow key and select a symbol by pressing its corresponding number on the keypad, and you will automatically return to the previous mode.
State Indicators To capitalize the next letter that you will type, long-push the key with the letter that you need. Note that the shift indicator appears in the top of the display. Shift is released by long-pushing the following letter. Typing Numbers Press the key repeatedly until the Numeric indicator...
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Miscellaneous Calculator The calculator in your phone adds, subtracts, multiplies, divides, and converts currency values. This calculator has a limited accuracy and rounding errors may occur, especially in long divisions. Usage of the calculator: 1. Press 2. When ‘0’ is displayed on the screen, enter the first number in the calculation.
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Adventure game consists of three games and two bonuses. If you start game, it’ll roll automatically and you can play selected game.When you get total 20 medals, game is over. And, you can get a bonus of 500 points in Each game every perfect success.
Organizer The Organizer makes it possible for you to keep track of important meeting or events that you need to do. You can also let the phone remind you before an appointment or birthday. In this way, you can be pretty sure that you don’t miss anything important as like as appointment, to do and birthday, no matter where you are.
TIME - to write the time of appointment DATE - to write the date of appointment ALARM SETTING - to set alarm (on time, 5, 10, 15, 30minute or choice the time[custom] or no alarm) In the case of “NEW BIRTHDAY”, ENTER NAME - to enter name DATE - to write the date of birth YEAR OF BIRTH - to write year of birth...
View to Do List ● If you select this menu, as the submenu, you can see “TO DO ENTRY”. This is used when you write brief memos. Submenu is divided into two sections. The one is “with due date”, the other is “with no due date”. Whenever each submenu selected, you can see the each text, if you saved some memos.
Troubleshooting The Phone Will Not Switch ON Some Calls Are Not Processed Someone Else is Receiving My Calls 10.1 Display Messages 'PLEASE INSERT SIM' 'NO NETWORK' 'EMERGENCY CALLS ONLY' 'INVALID SIM' 'ENTER PUK 1/2' Troubleshooting The Phone Will Not Switch ON ●...
“EMERGENCY CALLS ONLY” ● you are outside co-operating network coverage but another network in your area will allow emergency calls subject to signal strength “INVALID SIM” ● the phone is SIM-locked and will not accept the inserted SIM. Insert the correct SIM or contact your dealer 10.2 “ENTER PUK1/2”...
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Accessories Standard Charger ● charges a slim battery(AX-841) to its full capacity in 1 hours ● charges a standard battery (AX-840) to its full capacity in 1.5 hours. ● available with four different wall plugs;EU, UK, AUS, US 11.1 Car Charger ●...
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