Micromax A110 Q User Guide

A110Q

User Guide

WELCOME

Welcome to the Micromax family. Congratulations on becoming a proud owner of the Micromax A110Q Android phone. Your A110Q comes with a Quad Core processor for handling multiple applications simultaneously. The exciting features of this phone include:

Android Jelly Bean 4.2.1 Platform: Gives you enhanced speed,

multitasking and versatility.

8.0 MP Camera: The 8.0 Megapixel camera allows you to take

crisp and sharp high quality pictures and videos any time.

1.2 GHz Quad Core Processor: Gives you robust multi-processing

capability for handling multiple applications.

5 Inch Capacitive Touch screen: Gives you an intuitive and friendly

Interface allowing you to operate your phone with finesse.

Pinch Zoom Feature: You can use the pinch zoom command to

magnify images and web pages displayed on your interface.

Sensors: The Gravity Sensor, Light sensor and proximity sensor of

your phone ensures that your phone responds automatically to various orientations and conditions.

Dual SIM (3G Support): Your handset supports video calling via

3G.

Wi-Fi: The Wi-Fi features lets you connect wirelessly and

seamlessly with your Wi-Fi network for Internet.

Bluetooth: Lets you exchange files and information with

Bluetooth enabled devices.

THE ANDROID ADVANTAGE

An Android you can also customize it according to your own needs. For example, you can add and remove applications or upgrade existing applications to improve the functions. At Android market, you can download a range of applications and games from an ever growing collection. You can also integrate applications on your android phone with other applications and with online services that you use.

phone can perform many functions that a computer can and

READ ME FIRST

Please read all safety precautions and this manual carefully before

using your device to ensure safe and proper use.

The descriptions in this manual are based on the default settings of

your device.

Available features and additional services may vary by device,

software, or service provider.

Applications and their functions may vary by country, region, software

or hardware specifications. Micromax is not liable for performance issues caused by third-party applications.

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Talk and Standby time are affected by Network preferences, type of

SIM card, and individual usage patterns.

Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Services and

some features may be dependent on the network, or service content

Information: Provides useful information

Warning: Situations that could cause injury to yourself or others

Caution: Situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment

Tips to help you with the features.

provider.

Images shown in this User Guide are for representation only. Other

product logos and company names mentioned/used herein may be trademarks or trade names of their respective owners.

The functions explained or listed in this manual may differ from the

actual functions appearing in the device. In such a case, the latter shall govern.

Content in this user manual may differ based on software provided by

service providers or carriers, and is subject to change without prior notice.

Micromax reserves the right to make modifications to the content in

this user guide without any prior notice.

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Before you start, please familiarize yourself with the icons you will see in this manual:

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CONTENTS

WELCOME 2 THE ANDROID ADVANTAGE 3 READ ME FIRST 3

DISCLAIMERS: ....................................................................... 3

INSTRUCTIONAL ICONS ............................................................ 4

CONTENTS 5 PHONE LAYOUT 8

INSERT SIM CARD .................................................................. 9

INSERT MEMORY CARD 10 TURN THE PHONE ON AND OFF 10

CHARGE THE BATTERY ......................................................... 11

LOCK/UNLOCK THE PHONE ................................................... 11

PLACING AND RECEIVING CALLS 13

MAKE A CALL ....................................................................... 13

CONFERENCE CALL.............................................................. 14

MAKE AN INTERNATIONAL CALL .............................................. 15

END A CALL ........................................................................ 15

DISABLE PHONE CALLS ........................................................ 15

SENSORS ............................................................................ 16

USING THE TOUCH SCREEN 16

TOUCH AND HOLD ................................................................ 16

DRAG AN ITEM ..................................................................... 17

SCROLL .............................................................................. 18

SWIPE ................................................................................ 18

USING THE PINCH ZOOM ....................................................... 19

DOUBLE-TAP........................................................................ 19

CHANGE THE ORIENTATION ................................................... 20

OPEN AND CLOSE THE LAUNCHER ......................................... 20

USING THE HANDSET’S KEYS ................................................ 20

THE HOME SCREEN 21

SWITCH BETWEEN HOME SCREENS ....................................... 21

REARRANGE ITEMS ON THE HOME SCREEN ............................ 22

CUSTOMIZE HOME SCREEN .................................................. 22

WORKING WITH MENUS 23

MENU ICONS ....................................................................... 23

CONTEXT MENU .................................................................. 24

OPTIONS MENUS ................................................................. 25

MANAGING NOTIFICATIONS 25

OPEN THE NOTIFICATIONS PANEL .......................................... 26

TOOLKITS ............................................................................ 27

MESSAGING 28

CREATE AND SEND MULTIMEDIA MESSAGE ............................. 28

FORWARD A MESSAGE .......................................................... 28

LOCK A MESSAGE ................................................................ 29

USING THE ONSCREEN KEYBOARD ........................................ 30

USE VOICE COMMAND .......................................................... 30

MULTIMEDIA 31

CAMERA ............................................................................. 31

GALLERY............................................................................. 32

MUSIC ................................................................................ 32

FM RADIO........................................................................... 33

RECORD SOUND .................................................................. 33

CONNECT TO NETWORKS AND DEVICES 33

CONNECT TO THE INTERNET .................................................. 34

BLUETOOTH TETHERING ....................................................... 35

PAIR WITH BLUETOOTH DEVICES ........................................... 36

MANAGE ACCOUNTS 36

WHY USE A GOOGLE ACCOUNT ............................................. 36

START GMAIL....................................................................... 37

GOOGLE SEARCH ................................................................ 37

SYNCHRONIZE CONTACT LIST................................................ 37

APPLICATIONS 38

DOWNLOAD APPLICATIONS FROM ANDROID MARKET ................ 38

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 38 TAKING CARE OF YOUR DEVICE 41

INDEX 43

PHONE LAYOUT

Please keep the SIM Card out of the reach of small children.

The card and the contacts are vulnerable to damage due to scratching or bending. Therefore, be careful when using, inserting

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SSIIM

When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card, with subscription details, such as your personal identification number (PIN) and optional services.

To insert SIM card(s):

1. Switch off the mobile phone and remove the rear cover and battery.

2. Insert the SIM card correctly in the card slot(s) (See figure below).

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3. Finally insert the battery and replace the rear cover of the mobile phone.

or removing the cards

INSERT MEMORY CARD

Use only compatible memory cards approved by Micromax with this device. Incompatible memory cards may damage the card or the device and corrupt the data stored in the card.

To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a memory card.

1. Power off the mobile phone, and then remove the rear cover and battery.

2. Insert the memory card into the slot.

3. Finally insert the battery and the rear cover of the mobile phone.

TURN THE PHONE ON AND OFF

Switch On: Press and hold the Power key for a few seconds.

Switch Off: Press and hold the power key and select switch off.

If the phone lock has been activated, you need to enter the password to unlock. If the SIM card has been inserted in the phone, and the related PIN code protection is activated, you need to enter the required password to unlock.

Warning: If you enter three wrong PIN codes in a row, the SIM card will be locked and you need to enter the PUK code to unlock. Both the PIN code and PUK code are provided by the network operator.

Tip: You can also use a compatible USB charger to charge your battery.

Use only Micromax approved chargers and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause batteries to explode or damage your device.

We suggest you charge the battery for 4 hours continuously for the first time.

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Before using the device for the first time, you must charge the battery. You can charge the device with a travel adapter or connecting the device to a PC with a USB cable.

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You may need to provide PIN, Password, or draw a pattern to unlock your phone. To unlock the screen:

1. Press the power key to wake up the phone.

2. Hold and drag the lock icon towards the unlock icon.

You may be required to unlock your phone based on the unlock method in settings.

To set the unlock method:

1. On the main menu, touch Settings > Security > Screen lock.

2. Choose the type of locking as desired. You can set your screen lock on the basis of pattern, PIN, Password or none.

Using Pattern Lock

Pattern Lock is a security feature you can enable on your phone to prevent it from unauthorized access. You can draw a pattern by connecting the dots (as shown below).

PLACING AND RECEIVING CALLS

You can dial a phone number or touch a number in your contacts. You can also place a call from the Call log or messages.

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1. Tap the icon on main menu or the home screen to dial the desired number.

2. Tap on any of the Phone, Call Log or Contacts tab to make a call.

3. Tap on the contact to dial the number.

4. Press the Volume Up/ down keys on the left side to adjust the call volume.

In Call Options

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Touch the icon to add another person to the call. Touch the icon to mute your voice so that the phone’s MIC

will not transmit voice to the other end. You can resume

transmitting your voice by pressing the icon again.

Touch the icon to hold the call. Touch the icon again to

resume the call.

Touch the icon to listen via the speaker. Touch the icon for DTMF inputs.

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