Telcel MAXX User Manual
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TELCEL
MAXX
User Manual
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Preface
Please read the following guidelines before using your new phone. Utmost
compliance with the following is highly recommended for your safety.
Non-compliance may pose danger to you and your mobile phone, and may be
illegal.
The phone is packed with features to satisfy your needs such as Phonebook, Music
Player, Video Player, Digital Camera, among others. It is Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and
also meets the GSM/GPRS technical criteria. It is certified by both local and
international authorities.
We reserves the right to modify technical specifications without prior notice.Some
content in this manual, i.e. software, images, accessories and more, may vary from
that in the actual device. Please refer to your unit for accuracy.
This guide aims to help you get started on your new phone. you will find the
following icons periodically present to help you make better use of your device.
- indicates sequence of processes
- presents additional notes on a topic or alternative options for a feature
- shows further cautionary measures to prevent damage to your mobile phone
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1. Getting Started
Switch your Mobile Phone ON / OFF
To switch your mobile phone ON, press and hold the Power Key until an animation
appears on the screen. Make sure the battery is charged and inserted properly.
To switch OFF, press and hold the Power Key until a window pops up.
Tap Power Off and the phone will shut down.
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Install / Remove the SIM Card and Battery
Make sure to switch off the device and disconnect from charger before installing
and removing the SIM card and battery. To install / remove the SIM card and
battery, perform the following:
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Turn the mobile phone OFF.
2.
Snap open the phone’s back cover and pull out the battery.
3.
Carefully insert the SIM card into the SIM card slot, making sure
that the card’s gold plate is facing down and in proper alignment
with the phone’s metal contacts.
4.
Carefully return the battery into its slot and put the cover back on.
: If the screen displays that the SIM card is locked permanently, please consult
your network operator.
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Install / Remove the Memory Card
The Memory Card is a handy mobile storage device that expands the mobile
phone’s storage capacity. To install/remove the memory card, perform the
following:
1. Turn the mobile phone OFF.
2. Snap open the phone’s back cover and the SD card lock.
3. Carefully insert the Memory Card into the slot, making sure that the
card’s gold plate is facing down and in proper alignment with the
phone’s metal contacts.
4. Carefully lock the SD card and put the cover back on.
5. To remove, carefully slide the lock and pull the card out of the slot.
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Charge the Batter y
1. Plug the charger into the electrical outlet.
2. Connect the small end of the charger connector into the mobile
phone’s charging slot.
The battery indicator icon will flash until charging is finished. When charging is
complete, i.e. the battery charging icon stops flashing, disconnect the phone from
the charger.
: Do not forget to unplug the charger from the electrical outlet after charging.
: Only use approved charger and other accessories.
: You can use the phone while charging, but charging time may increase. When
charging the handset in its Power Off state, a charging indicator will appear on the
screen.
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Switch to Sleep Mode / Wake Up
The Sleep Mode suspends your device to a low power consumption state in order
to prolong battery life. Your device also goes into Sleep Mode by itself when the
display automatically turns off after a certain period of time, depending on display
settings.
Lightly press Power Key to switch to Sleep Mode.
Press the Power Key to Wake Up / activate your screen display.
To configure sleep settings, go to Settings Display Sleep choose time
: Switching the Phone to Sleep Mode is a way to lock your phone.
Screen Lock
1.You can lock your screen for additional security. After you set a lock, the screen
is locked after the display goes to sleep.
2.Go to Settings Security Screen lock.
3.Touch the type of lock you want and follow the onscreen instructions.
You can choose among these lock options:
Slide
provides no protection, but lets you get to the Home screen quickly.
Face Unlock
lets you unlock your phone by looking at it. This is the least secure
lock option.
Voice Unlock
lets you unlock your phone by voice. It first lets you record a set of
repeated words for accuracy.
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Pattern
lets you draw a simple pattern with your finger to unlock the tablet. This is
slightly more secure than Face Unlock.
PIN
requires four or more numbers. Longer PINs tend to be more secure.
Password
requires four or more letters or numbers. This is the most secure option,
as long as you create a strong password.
: A strong password is usually eight or more characters long, and is composed
of alphanumeric characters and symbols.
Unlock Your Phone
Drag the icon to the right, depending on your screen lock pattern.
: To set Screen Lock pattern, go to Menu Settings Security Screen
Lock choose from options.
Security Codes
The mobile phone and the SIM card support several passwords in order to prevent
misuse. When prompted to enter any of the codes mentioned below, type in the
correct code and then confirm by tapping the OK key. To access the phone’s
settings for these codes, go to Menu [ ] Settings Security Set up SIM
card lock Choose which card to lock Lock SIM Card enter SIM PIN
OK
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Personal Identification Number (PIN)
Local network service providers furnish each SIM card with a unique set of codes
including the PIN, PIN2 and PUK. If the PIN is incorrectly entered for three
successive times, the SIM card will be locked.
To unlock the SIM card, you need to enter the PUK or the Personal Unlocking Key.
For further information regarding PIN, PUK and SIM Lock, contact your network
service provider.
Basic Troubleshooting for locked SIM card:
-Enter the correct PUK. You will then be prompted to enter a new PIN.
-Type in the new PIN OK.
-Re-type the new PIN OK.
PUK
The PUK (Personal Unlocking Key) code is required in order to modify a blocked
PIN. This code usually comes with the SIM card upon purchase. Otherwise,
contact your local service provider.
: If you enter the wrong PUK code for 10 consecutive times, the SIM card will
become invalid.
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2. Overview
Functions of Main Keys
Menu Key – Allows you to change wallpaper/widgets manage apps, access
system settings
Home Key – Returns to the main screen in one touch; Tap and hold the
Home Key to view recently browsed/accessed/used applications
Back Key – makes the screen go back one level
Touch Control
Your phone is receptive to the following finger gestures:
TAP – selects or launches an item or an app i.e. selecting from the menu, entering
characters or text in a field.
TAP & HOLD - activates widgets and offers further options to an application. tap&
hold an item on the screen by touching it and not lifting your finger until an action
occurs.
DRAG - tap & hold an item and then, without lifting your finger, move your finger
on the screen to reposition it on the screen.
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SWIPE OR SLIDE - lets you scroll the screen up, down, left or right. It is also used
when unlocking the screen. Lightly and quickly touch and slide your finger across
the screen without pausing to avoid dragging an item instead.
DOUBLE-TAP - lets you zoom in or out a screen Tap quickly twice on a webpage,
map, or other screen to zoom.
PINCH - lets you zoom in or out a screen by placing two fingers on the screen at
once and pinching them together (to zoom out) or spreading them apart (to zoom
in).
Customize the Home Screen
Change the Wallpaper:
Tap and hold any clear part of the Screen Choose wallpaper from Gallery, Live
Wallpapers and Wallpapers.
Remove Items from Your Home Screen
Tap Home Key to return to the Home Screen.
Tap and hold the item to be removed and drag it towards the [X Remove] icon at
the top of the screen.
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Auto-Rotate Screen
With the Auto-Rotate Screen turned on, you will be able to view items on the
screen vertically or horizontally, depending on how you hold your phone. Please
note that not all screens are covered by the Auto-Rotate Screen feature.
To turn the Auto-Rotate Screen feature on/off, go to Menu Settings Display
Auto-Rotate Screen (uncheck)
You may also drag down the Notifications panel and tap ‘
Auto-rotation’
to activate
or deactivate auto-rotate function.
Folders
This allows you to organize your applications in
folders on the Home Screen. To make a new
folder on your Home screen, tap and hold and drag apps to the Home Screen, and
stack them on top of another. They will automatically be grouped into a folder.
To name folder on Home screen
1. Touch the folder icon on Home screen to open
2. Touch the folder’s title bar to show the name field.
3. Edit the folder’s name and tap done after renaming.
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To remove applications out of a folder back to the Home Screen
Touch and hold the item in a folder, and then drag it out of the folder.
Status and Notification Icons
To view your phone’s notifications, simply swipe the notifications bar downwards.
Below are the possible status icons you will encounter and their meanings:
USB connected Missed call
Meeting mode Earphone insert
Airplane mode Signal strength
Alarm set Signal searching
Battery charge New message
Silent mode USB debugging connected
Bluetooth icon Wi-Fi network
Data Conn. off
New Wi-Fi network
detected
Notifications
The Notifications panel lets you view
notices, warnings and any new updates in your phone.
1、To open the Notifications panel
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Found on the top part of the screen, swipe the notifications panel (also known as
the status bar) downwards.
*Swipe upwards to close.
2、To open a running application from the Notifications panel
From the Notifications panel, touch the icon for the running application to open it.
To dismiss notifications, tap
Toolkits
ToolKits quickly start applications such as Bluetooth, WLAN and so on.
Using two fingers, swipe the Notifications panel downwards.
Tap a ToolKit to enable or disable.
Magnification Gestures
With this feature turned on, you can zoom in/out by quickly tapping the screen
three times (triple-tapping)
While zoomed in, you can:
Pan – Drag two or more fingers across the screen
Adjust zoom level – pinch two or more fingers together or spread them apart.
You can also temporarily magnify what’s under your finger by triple-tapping and
holding. In this magnified state, you can drag your finger to explore different parts
of the screen. Lift your finger to return to previous size.
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The triple-tap magnification gesture works on any screen except the keyboard
and navigation bar.
To activate, go to Settings Accessibility Magnification Gestures ON.
3.Basic Functions
Make and Answer Calls
Make a Call
Option 1: On the Home Screen tap choose the
Phone tab enter phone number tap .
Option 2: Tap enter phone number
tap.
Option 3: Tap People tap name of selected
contact
: Tap to erase incorrect digits.
Dial an International Call
For international calls, type (+) followed by the country code and then the complete
number.
(+) (Country Code) (complete phone number) then tap
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Tap and hold to type "+" and then type the country code, the area code
and the telephone number. Then tap the telephone icon to connect.
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Dial an Emergency Call
This phone operates using radio signals, wireless and landline networks, but
cannot guarantee connection in all locations at all conditions. It is not advisable to
rely solely on wireless phones to make emergency calls. To make an emergency
call:
1. Switch your phone on.
2. Dial emergency number and tap Call.
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Some networks may require that a valid SIM card is properly inserted in the
phone before making an emergency call. Emergency numbers vary in every
country. Emergency calls may not work in all locations due to network and
interference issues.
Answer / Reject an Incoming Call
When you receive an incoming call, a notification message appears on the screen.
To accept call, drag towards
To reject, drag towards
Drag towards to send a message instead.
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