Micromax A113 User Guide

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User Guide

WELCOME

Welcome to the Micromax family. Congratulations on becoming a proud
owner of the Micromax A113 Android phone. Your A113 device offers you
the following exciting features and much more:

Android Jelly Bean 4.1.2 Platform: Your A113 comes packaged with

Android 4.1.2 OS meaning that your mobile phone is based on a
versatile operating system.

8 Megapixel Camera (with Auto-focus): The 8 Megapixel camera

allows you to take crisp and sharp high quality pictures and videos any
time.

1.2 GHz, Quad core Processor: To give you speed in handling your

applications.

11.93 CM 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 feature to magnify

images and web pages displayed on your interface.

Intelligent User Interface: The Intelligent and highly intuitive User

interface makes your access to the features a smooth ride.

Dual SIM: You can enjoy the features of two SIM on your handset.
Wi-Fi: The W i-Fi features lets you connect wirelessly and seamlessly

with your Wi-Fi network for Internet connectivity.

Bluetooth 3.0: Lets you exchange files and information with Bluetooth

enabled devices.

Memory Card Support: Expandable up to 32GB it helps you store your

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multimedia files.

THE ANDROID ADVANTAGE

An Android TM phone can perform many of the same functions as a
computer and you can customize 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.

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.

Specif ications are subject to change without prior notice. Services

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

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.

content 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.

Micromax reserves the right to make modif ications 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 9
TURN THE PHONE ON AND OFF 10

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

UNLOCK THE PHONE .................................................................. 12

USING THE TOUCH SCREEN 13

TOUCH AND HOLD...................................................................... 13

DRAG AN ITEM ........................................................................... 14

SCROLL .................................................................................... 14

SWIPE ...................................................................................... 15

USING THE PINCH ZOOM ............................................................ 15

DOUBLE-TAP ............................................................................. 16

CHANGE THE ORIENTATION ......................................................... 17

PLACING AND RECEIVING CALLS 18

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MAKE A CALL ............................................................................ 18

CONFERENCE CALL ................................................................... 18

MAKE AN INTERNATIONAL CALL ................................................... 19

END A CALL .............................................................................. 20

DISABLE PHONE CALLS .............................................................. 20

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

THE HOME SCREEN 21

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

CUSTOMIZE HOME SCREEN ........................................................ 21

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

WORKING WITH MENUS 23

CONTEXT MENU ........................................................................ 23

OPTIONS MENUS ....................................................................... 24

MANAGING NOTIFICATIONS 25

OPEN THE NOTIFICATIONS PANEL ................................................ 25

MESSAGING 27

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

FORWARD A MESSAGE ................................................................ 29

LOCK A MESSAGE ...................................................................... 30

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

USE VOICE COMMAND ............................................................... 31

MULTIMEDIA 32

CAMERA ................................................................................... 32

GALLERY .................................................................................. 33

MUSIC ...................................................................................... 33

COPY SONGS FROM YOUR PC .................................................... 34

FM RADIO ................................................................................ 34

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RECORD SOUND ....................................................................... 35

CONNECT TO NETWORKS AND DEVICES 35

CONNECT TO THE INTERNET ....................................................... 35

USING A113 AS A MODEM FOR INTERNET CONNECTIVITY ............... 36

PAIR WITH BLUETOOTH DEVICES ................................................ 37

MANAGE ACCOUNTS 38

GOOGLE ACCOUNT .................................................................... 38

START GMAIL ............................................................................ 38

SYNCHRONIZE CONTACT LIST ..................................................... 39

APPLICATIONS 39

MAPS ..................................................................................... 40

GPS (GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) ......................................... 40

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 41
TAKING CARE OF YOUR DEVICE 43

COPYRIGHT .............................................................................. 46

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PHONE LAYOUT

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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
or removing the cards

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When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber
Identity Module (SIM) card.

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 place back the rear cover of the mobile
phone.

INSERT MEMORY CARD

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

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

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.

battery.

2. Open the memory card slot and 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.

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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.

1. Connect the charger to a wall outlet

2. Connect the charger to the device.

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Tip: You can charge your handset using the USB port and USB
cable.

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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You may need to provide PIN, Password, or draw a pattern to unlock your
phone(depending on the lock settings). To unlock the screen:

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

2. Hold and drag the unlock icon to unlock.

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.

To use pattern Lock, in step 2 above, choose Pattern lock. You can draw
your desired pattern by connecting the dots as shown with an example
below.

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USING THE TOUCH SCREEN

You can use the touch screen in the following ways:

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Touch and hold an item. An action occurs depending on the situation.

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Touch and hold an item and move your finger on the screen until you
reach the target position.

Tap and hold the item, and slide your finger across the screen. The item
follows your finger.

You can generally drag items on the home screen.

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Quickly slide your finger across the surface of the screen, (without
dragging an item). For example, slide the screen up or down to scroll a
list.

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Place a finger on the screen, and steadily slide your finger in the desired
direction.

For example, when you are viewing a picture, to view the next picture,
swipe left.

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You can open any image or web page and then use your thumb and index
finger to zoom the display through the pinch gesture as illustrated below.

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Tap quickly twice on a webpage, map, or other screen to zoom. For
example, double-tap a section of a webpa ge in Browser to zoom that
section to fit it to screen size. You can also double-tap to control the
Camera zoom, in Maps, and in other applications.

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On most screens, the orientation of the screen changes as you rotate it.
You can turn this feature on and off.

You can change the screen orientation by rotating the handset.

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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

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

In Call Options

Touch to add another 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 to put the call on hold.
Touch the icon to listen via the speaker.

End the call by pressing the icon.

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Your device supports conference calls (dependent on network service)
between select number of participants, including yourself.

If you dial or accept a new call when you are already on a call, you can
merge the calls into a conference call.

1. Place a call to the first participant.

2. When you are connected, touch the icon and dial a number, the first
participant is put on hold.

3. When you are connected with the second participant, touch the icon. A
conference call will become active.

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To dial an international number, touch and hold the ‘0’ key from the dial
pad to enter the Plus (+) symbol, and then enter the international country
prefix, followed by the phone number.

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1. Touch the / icon to dial the number.

Button

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Press and hold

Back: Opens the previous screen you

were working on.
If the onscreen keyboard is open,
closes the keyboard

Menu: Opens a menu with items that
affect the current screen or
Application.

Home: Open the Home screen, If you
are viewing the left or right Extended
Home screen, opens the central Home

Opens the most
recently used

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

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While during a call, touch the icon to end the call.

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Some locations may require you to turn off your mobile, Wi-Fi, and

Bluetooth wireless connections.

Press and hold the Power button and then choose Airplane Mode.

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The phone’s buttons offer a lot of functions and shortcuts.

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THE HOME SCREEN

When you start up and unlock the phone, the home screen opens.
The main screen is your starting point to access all the features on your

phone.

Touch the launcher icon at the bottom of the screen to view all
installed applications. You can add an application icon to the Home
screen by pressing and holding it until it vibrates and enters Home screen
and the release your finger.

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You can shift between the home screens. Swipe left or right on the home
screen to display the next home screen.

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When the device is in idle mode, you will see the idle screen. From the
idle screen, you can view indicator icons, widgets, shortcuts to
applications, and other items.

The idle screen has multiple panels. Scroll left or right to the panels on
the idle screen.

Add Widgets and icons to home screen

You can customize the idle screen by adding shortcuts to applications or
items in applications, widgets, or folders. To add items to the idle screen.
Enter Launcher and long press and hold an application till the screen
vibrates, and then release your finger hold.

Rearrange or Remove Widgets and Icons on your Home Screen

Long press and hold the widget or icon you want to move. Once the
device vibrates, don't release your hold on the icon. Drag the widget or
icon to a new location on the screen.

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Opens the dialer

Opens messaging

Opens the main menu

Opens the contacts list

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You have the following menu icons to easily let you access its important
features:

WORKING WITH MENUS

The phone provides you with Context menus and Options menus for
accessing the features in an intuitive way.

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You can open context menu by touching on any screen.

Not all screens have context menus. If you touch on a screen that has
no context menu, nothing happens.

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Options menus contain tools that apply to specific items on the screen.
You can open an option by touching and holding an item on the screen.
Not all items have options menus.

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Options Menu

When you touch and hold some items on a screen, an Options menu
opens.

MANAGING NOTIFICATIONS

Notification icons inform you of new messages and events.
When you receive a notification, its icon appears in the status bar, along

with a summary that appears only briefly.

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The Notifications panel displays your network provider’s name and a list

of your current notifications.

Respond to Notifications

1. Open the notification panel and touch a notification to respond to

it.

2. What happens next depends on the notification.

From the notifications panel, you can use the following options:

Wi-Fi: Activate or deactivate the WLAN connection feature.
Bluetooth: Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth wireless connection

feature.

GPS: Activate or deactivate the GPS feature.
Data Connection: Choose data connection or disable data connection.
Brightness Control : Adjust brightness according to your requirement.

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Auto rotation: Activate or deactivate the auto rotation feature.

WLAN

Bluetooth

GPS

Data

Connection

Auto­Rotation

Brightness
Control

Close Notifications Panel

Drag the tab at the bottom of the Notifications panel to the top of the
screen. Or just press the back button. The panel also closes when you
touch a notification to respond to it.

MESSAGING

You can use Messaging to exchange text messages and multimedia

messages.

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A Message becomes an MMS if you send it to an email address, or

Touch to open
a message

add multimedia media file(s).

You can use Messaging to exchange text messages and multimedia

messages with your friends.

You can also press the key and open the context menu to work

on messages and their settings.

A Message becomes an MMS if you send it to an email address, or

add multimedia media file(s).

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1. Touch icon.

2. Enter or select a mobile phone number. You can also touch

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icon to add a contact from the contact list.

Tap to lock the message.

Touch to forward the
message.

3. Touch the composition text box and enter your message body.

4. Touch button and then to attach various types of

attachments.

5. Touch / to send the multimedia message.

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1. Open a message and then touch that message in a message

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2. Touch Forward in the menu that opens.

3. Add a contact.

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4. Touch / to send the message.

You can also Copy message text, View message details and delete
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You can lock a message so it won’t be deleted if you reach your storage

limits.

1. Touch and hold message in a message window.

2. Touch Lock in the menu that opens. Unlock a message by touching and

holding it and then touch Unlock.

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Some applications display the keyboard by default. In others, you touch a
text field where you want to enter text, to open the keyboard.

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Press space or a
punctuation mark to enter
the highlighted suggestion.

Tap this icon to select
desired contact from
phonebook

Touch once to capitalize
the next letter you type.
Touch and hold for caps.

Use the icon to erase characters.
After typing, press icon to close the keyboard.

Press the symbols key to switch to the numbers and symbols keyboard.
Touch and hold the text field to open a menu and to copy/cut texts.

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Menu > Voice Search

Use voice commands to access various useful features on your handset.

1. Tap on icon.

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2. Issue your desired voice command to the phone.

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Your camera’s pictures and videos are stored in the SD card, so you must insert

one to use the Came ra. You can copy pictures and videos from the SD card to a
PC and vice versa.

Take a Picture or video

Touch the Camera icon in the main menu.
Adjust the exposure and other settings if you wish.

Touch the icon to click pictures.

Shoot Videos

Select the video mode.
Adjust the quality, effect, and other settings, if you wish.

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Tap the start video icon to start or stop recording.

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You can use the Gallery to view pictures and play videos and share files.

1. Touch the Gallery icon in the main menu or in camera mode.

2. Touch an album to open and view its contents.

3. Touch a picture or a video in an album to view it and even share with your

Share an Album

Open the main Gallery window.

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friends.

1. Long press an album or image to select the object.

2. You can select multiple albums/pictures/videos that you want to share.

3. Tap the key to share the selected items.

4. You can share via e-mail, Bluetooth, Email, messaging and so on.

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You can easily transfer your favorite music from your PC to the SD

card and experience a whole world of interesting and melodious
music.

Touch the key or the intuitive buttons and icons in the music

interface to enjoy the features of your music player.

Press the phone’s volume up/down keys on the left side of the

mobile phone to adjust the volume.

You can use an SD card to enhance the storage capacity for
your various multimedia files such as music, photos emails
and so on.

Notes, tips, or additional information

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Just connect the Handset to your PC using the USB cable and transfer
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You can listen to your favorite FM channels using the inbuilt FM receiver
of your phone.

1. Touch the key or the intuitive buttons and icons on the phone in Radio
interface to enjoy the features of your inbuilt FM radio.

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2. Press the phone’s volume up/down keys on the left side of the mobile phone

to adjust the volume.

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Menu > Sound recorder

Tap the icon to start recording. Tap the Ic on to stop the recording.

CONNECT TO NETWORKS AND DEVICES

Your phone can connect to a variety of networks and devices, including
Internet, Wi-Fi, GPRS, Bluetooth, devices, such as headsets. You can also
transfer files to/from your PC through the data cable.

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To configure your Internet:

1. Go to Settings>Wireless & Networks>More>Mobile Networks>Access

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point names.

2. Select the access point name or change the access point name f or your

Internet connectivity as provided by the service provider of your SIM card.

By d efault, your network provider sends the access point name settings via
SMS, or it comes with your SIM card. Y ou may need to install these settings.
After this, you can choose from the listed access point names. If the access
point na mes are not listed by default, please contact your network provider
for the same.

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You can use your device as a modem and connect your PC or laptop to
the Internet when required. This means that you can browse the Internet
on your PC using your mobile phone. To do this:

1. Connect your mobile phone to your PC via the USB cable.

2. Go to Settings> Wireless & Networks> Tethering & portable hotspot and
then touch USB Tethering.

A prompt driver for installation will appear on your PC. Proceed as
suggested.

In case of Linux, Windows 7 and V ista OS, the drivers get automatically

installed.

However, in case of Windows XP, you need to manually install the

drivers. If you do not have the driver, you can download it from

www.micromaxinfo.com.

Note: Your mobile operator will charge you based on your GPRS data
usage.

Connectivity via Wi-Fi Hotspot

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You need to insert a Data Service enabled SIM card on your phone to use
your A113 as a router.

1. Go to Settings> Wireless & networks>More>Tethering & Portable

hotspot.

2. Configure your Wi-Fi hotspot as suggested.

3. Make sure your computer has Wi-Fi. After connecting to the

Wireless network, you can use the GPRS service from your A113.

Note: Your mobile operator may charge you based on your GPRS data
usage.

Bluetooth Tethering

You can share your phone’s internet connection via Bluetooth.

1. Go to Settings>Wireless & networks>More>Tethering &

Portable hotspot> Bluetooth tethering.

2. Select the Bluetooth Tethering option to share your phone’s

internet connection.

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1. Go to Settings > Wireless & networks and tap Bluetooth and turn it on.

2. Your phone scans and displays the Bluetooth devices in range.

3. If the device you want to pair with is not in the list, make it discoverable.

4. If your phone stops scanning before you ma ke the other device

5. Touch the ID of the other device in the list in Settings to pair them. If you

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discoverable, touch Scan for devices.

are prompted to for a passkey, enter the passkey on one device and enter

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the same passkey you entered in the other device to be paired. If the
pairing is successful, your phone connects to the device.

MANAGE ACCOUNTS

You can set up a corporate, Google account etc on your device. You can
do this by tapping Settings> Accounts> Add Account:

You may also be able to add other kinds of accounts, depending on your
application.

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Your Google Account lets you take full advantage of Google applications
and services that you may want to use, such as Gmail, Maps, Navigation,
and various other applications.

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You can use Gmail to read and write email from any mobile device or
browser. All your email is always up to date and available no matter
where you check it from.

But Gmail is not just about email. Your Gmail name and password signs
you into to all Google apps and services, including Calendar; People, for
keeping track of your contacts; for storing and organizing your pictures;
Google Reader, for keeping up with your online reading; Google
Documents, for working with documents, spreadsheets, or drawings; and
many more.

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Settings> Accounts>Add Account

To synchronize an account you will need to first have a Gmail account . You
can either add a new account or can use existing account.

1. Enter your Email ID and Password and tap Next.

2. Choose the account options that display and tap

Follow the suggested steps.

Your contacts synchronization will be complete in a few seconds.

To Auto-Sync an Existing Account:

You can sync your Gmail contacts to your phone and vice versa.

It is recommended to save your contacts to your Gmail account. Because you
may lose your contacts stored in your phone after a factory reset.

1. Tap on an existing account.

2. Tap Sync Contacts. (All phone contac ts will be copied to that email

For this feature to work, you need to have Internet c onnectivity via your SIM or
Wi-Fi. If your Sync does not proceed as expected, check whether data option is
set to ON.

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APPLICATIONS

You phone comes with a host of applications to make your life easier and
more convenient. Explore the various applications and the features that
come with your device and enjoy the advantage.

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MMAAPPSS

Google Maps is a web based service offered by Google Inc. which offers you
access to various map based services. You can view various streets, landmarks
and can even plan your routes with the help of Google Maps. It also comes with
a navigation system (GPS required) which gives turn by turn route guidance
while driving or walking. You can even download maps for offline usage. This
serves as a useful application for your day to day usage.

Note:

Internet connection is required for using Google Maps. For

information on activating internet connection refer to the section
‘Connect to the Internet’.

The Google Maps application may not be available in every market,

country or region.

Micromax does not warrant the accuracy of any directional services.
When you use the map, you use your internet connection to transfer

data to and from your phone. To avoid data transfer costs, you can
download and save the map to your phone.

To select the required settings;

1. Go to Settings> Personal> Location Access.

2. Enable Access my Location option and GPS satellites.

3. Tap the Maps icon in the applications menu to start using Google Maps.

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Global Positioning System is a satellite based system that provides location

Remember to comply with legal requirements and local
restrictions when using the phone, for example, in airplanes,
petrol stations, hospitals.

Your Phone’s radio waves may interfere with the functioning of
inadequately shielded medical devices. Consult a physician or
the manufacturer of the medical device to determine whether
they are adequately shielded from external Radio Frequency.

information to the users. Your d evice has an in-built receiver that receives
signals from the satellites.

You can drop down the notification panel and tap on the GPS icon to turn
on/off the GPS.

Alternatively, you can;

1. Go to Settings> Personal> Location Access.

2. Enable Access my Location option and GPS satellites.

You can use these settings for using applications such as Google Maps.

Note:

GPS services are dependent on the services provided by your mobile

operator. If you do not have appropriate service on your mobile then
you may not be able to use the GPS service.

As GPS consumes battery life, it is advised that you switch on GPS

only when it is needed.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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Switch off your device when regulations posted instruct you to
do so.

Always keep the phone and accessories out of reach of small
children. Small parts such as the SIM card, dust cap, lens ring
and lens cap as well as the micro SD card can be dismantled and
swallowed by small children.

Do not place the phone near to electromagnetic data carriers
such as credit cards and floppy disks. Information stored on
them could be lost.

Permanent hearing loss may occur if you use earphones or
headphones at high volume. You can adapt over time to a
higher volume, which may sound normal but can be damaging
to your hearing. Set your volume to a safe level. If you
experience discomfort or buzzing in your ears, reduce the
volume or discontinue use of your earphones or headphones.

Ring tones, info tones and hands-free talking are reproduced
through the loudspeaker. Do not hold the phone to the ear
when it rings or when you have switched on the hands-free
function.

The mains voltage (V) specified on the power supply unit must
not be exceeded. Otherwise the charging device may be
damaged. The power supply must be plugged into an easily
accessible AC mains power socket when charging the battery.
The only way to turn off the charging device after charging the
battery is to unplug it.

You may only open the phone to replace the battery, SIM and
microSD card. You must not open the battery under any
circumstances. All other changes to this device are strictly
prohibited and will invalidate the warranty.

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The phone may cause interference in the vicinity of TV sets,
radios and PCs.

Use only Micromax specified batteries and charging devices.
All batteries can cause property damage, injury or burns if a

conductive material such as jewelry, keys or beaded chains
touch exposed terminals. Exercise care in handling any charged
battery, particularly when placing it inside your pocket, purse or
other container with metal objects. Do not dispose of batteries
in fire as they may explode.

1. Do not use the phone while driving. When you have to use

the phone, please use the personal hands-free kit.

2. Please put the phone safely in the phone stand. Do not put

it onto any passenger seat or any place from which it may
fall down in case of vehicular collision or emergency
braking.

Flight is influenced by interference caused by the phone. It is
illegal to use a phone on the airplane. Please turn off your
phone during a flight.

Professional service: The phone must be installed or repaired
by no personnel other than professionals. You are likely to
suffer a huge risk when you install or repair this phone by
yourself, which also goes against the warranty rules.

TAKING CARE OF YOUR DEVICE

Your device is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should
be handled with care: The following suggestions will help you protect
your phone:

Keep the device dry. Precipitation, humidity, and all types of

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liquids or moisture can contain minerals that will rust electronic
circuits. If your device does get wet, remove the battery without
turning on the device, wipe it with a dry cloth and take it the
service center.

Do not store the device in high or cold temperature. High

temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices and
damage batteries.

Do not use or store the device in dusty, dirty areas. Its moving

parts and electronic components can be damaged.

Do not attempt to open the device other than as instructed in this

guide. Repairing this phone by yourself other than our
authorized service agents/centers goes against the warranty
rules.

Do not drop, knock, or shake the device. Rough handling can

break internal circuit boards and fine mechanics.

Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong

detergents to clean the device. Only use a soft, clean, dry cloth to
clean the surface of the device.

Do not store your device near magnetic f ields or allow your

device to come in contact with magnetic fields for extended
period of time.

Location: The socket-outlet shall be installed near the

equipment and shall be easily accessible.

Battery Recommendations

Please put the battery in a cool and well-ventilated place out of

direct sunlight. We recommend you to charge the battery at

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room temperature range.

Batteries have life cycles. If the time that the battery powers

equipment becomes much shorter than usual, the battery life is
at an end. Replace the battery with a new battery of the same
make and specification.

Use manufacturer approved batteries, chargers, accessories and

supplies. Micromax will not be held responsible for user’s safety
when using unapproved accessories or supplies.

Do not discard the battery with household trash. Please dispose

of used battery according to your local environmental laws and
guidelines.

Warnings on Battery:

(a) Please use appointed battery in case of explosion risk.
(b) Please dispose of lifeless battery under guidance.

Recycle your Phone

The WEEE logo (shown at the left) appears on the
product (battery, handset, and charger) to indicate that
this product must not be disposed off or dumped with

all your electronic or electrical waste equipment by relocating over to the
specified collection point for recycling of such hazardous waste.

Collection and proper recovery of your electronic waste equipments at
the time of disposal will allow us to help preserve the environment.
Recycling of the electronic waste equipment will ensure safety of human
health and environment. For more information on best practices for
disposal of electronic and electrical waste, please visit to our web site:
www.micromaxinfo.com/weee.php

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your other household wastes. You are liable to dispose of

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