Micromax A121 Instruction Manual
CONTENTS
THE ANDROID ADVANTAGE ................................. 4
READ ME FIRST ................................................ 4
DISCLAIMER ..................................................... 4
UNDERSTAND YOUR PHONE................................ 6
GETTING STARTED ............................................ 6
SIM CARD INSERTION................................................ 6
MEMORY CARD INSERTION ......................................... 7
TURNING YOUR PHONE ON/ OFF ................................. 8
HANDSET KEYS ........................................................ 8
CHARGING THE BATTERY ............................................ 9
BASIC PHONE FEATURES ................................. 11
USING THE TOUCH SCREEN .............................. 17
TM
GOOGLE
HOME SCREEN ....................................................... 11
APPLICATION LAUNCHER .......................................... 12
NOTIFICATIONS ...................................................... 13
GRAVITY SENSOR ................................................... 14
PHONE LOCKING TECHNIQUES ................................... 15
USE GOOGLE
TAP AND HOLD ....................................................... 17
DRAG AN ITEM ....................................................... 18
SCROLL ................................................................ 18
SWIPE .................................................................. 19
USING THE PINCH ZOOM .......................................... 19
DOUBLE-TAP.......................................................... 20
USING THE ONSCREEN KEYBOARD ............................. 20
ACCOUNT .............................................. 11
TM
SEARCH ......................................... 17
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TASK MANAGER ..................................................... 21
REVERIE SMARTPAD AND PHONEBOOK .............. 23
REVERIE SMARTPAD................................................ 23
CONFIGURING REVERIE SMARTPAD ............................ 23
USING REVERIE SMARTPAD ...................................... 23
WORD PREDICTION ................................................. 24
REVERIE PHONEBOOK ............................................. 24
CALLING AND MESSAGING ................................ 25
MAKE A CALL ......................................................... 25
CONTACTS ............................................................ 25
VIDEO CALL........................................................... 26
IN CALL OPTIONS.................................................... 27
AIRPLANE MODE..................................................... 27
SEND MESSAGE ..................................................... 28
MULTIMEDIA ................................................... 29
CAMERA ............................................................... 29
GALLERY .............................................................. 29
MUSIC PLAYER....................................................... 30
FM RADIO............................................................. 31
SETTINGS, NETWORKS, AND APPLICATIONS ........ 32
CONNECT TO THE INTERNET ...................................... 32
TETHERING & PORTABILITY ....................................... 33
PAIR WITH BT DEVICES ........................................... 34
CONFIGURING E-MAIL ............................................. 34
TM
GOOGLE
MANAGE APPLICATIONS ........................................... 36
MAPS ................................................... 35
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS..................................... 37
TAKING CARE OF YOUR DEVICE ......................... 38
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BATTERY RECOMMENDATIONS ................................... 39
RECYCLE YOUR PHONE ............................................ 39
COPYRIGHT .................................................... 40
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The Android Advantage
Micromax A121 comes with Jelly Bean 4.3 that is capable of
performing various functions just like your personal computer and
can be personalized according to your own needs. For example, you
can add and remove applications or upgrade existing applications to
improve the functions. At the Android market, an ever growing range
of applications, games, movies, and books are available for you to
download.
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 based on the
country, region, software or hardware specifications.
Micromax is not liable for performance issues caused by
third-party applications.
Disclaimer
The colors, specifications, functions and graphics
shown/mentioned in the user manual may differ from the
actual product. In such a case, the latter shall govern.
Images shown are for representation purpose only.
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Micromax keeps the right to modify the content in this user
guide without prior notice.
Upon first use of your device, your device will send
information related to your mobile, IMEI numbers, location
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details and other software details through SMS*
automatically. This information may be used as further
specified in Micromax privacy policy**.
Talk and standby times are affected by network preferences,
type of SIM cards, connected accessories and individual
usage patterns. Services and some features may be
dependent on the network, service/content providers, SIM
cards, compatibility of the devices used and the content
formats supported.
Other product logos and company names mentioned herein
may be trademarks or trade names of their respective
owners.
*Operator tariff shall be applicable for SMS.
**Micromax privacy policy is available at www.micromaxinfo.com.
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Understand Your Phone
Getting Started
SIM Card Insertion
Your A121 is a dual SIM phone. Insert the SIM card in the SIM slots
correctly.
To insert the SIM card:
1. Switch off your phone and remove the rear cover and
battery as illustrated below:
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2. Insert the SIM card correctly in the card slot(s), as
illustrated in the following image:
3. Place back the battery and rear cover.
Please keep the SIM Card out of the reach of 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
Memory Card Insertion
To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a memory card.
To insert memory card:
1. Switch off the mobile phone, and then remove the rear
cover and battery.
2. Insert the memory card into the slot as illustrated below:
3. Place back the battery and rear cover of the mobile phone.
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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.
Turning Your Phone On/ Off
Press and hold the Power key for a few seconds to switch on/off the
phone.
To restart your phone, long press the Power key and
select Reboot.
Handset Keys
Keys Functions
Long press to switch on or switch
off the phone.
Press once to turn off the screen
or to wake up the screen.
Press for 2 seconds to view quick
options to turn off the phone,
reboot the device, switch to
airplane mode, or adjust the
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sound profiles.
Adjust the phone volume from
the volume keys available on the
left side of the device.
Opens a menu with items that
affect the current screen or
application.
Opens the Home screen. If you
are viewing the left or right
extended Home screen, opens the
central Home screen.
On long tap, opens the most
recently used applications.
Opens the previous screen you
were working on.
If the onscreen keyboard is open,
closes the keyboard.
Charging the Battery
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 can also use a compatible USB charger to charge your
battery.
Use only Micromax approved chargers and cables.
Unapproved chargers or cables can cause battery to
explode or damage your device.
We suggest you charge the battery for 4 hours
continuously for the first time.
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Basic Phone Features
TM
Google
Your GoogleTM Account lets you take full advantage of applications
and services offered by GoogleTM Android market. Configure your
GoogleTM account on this handset to get access to your GoogleTM
mails, GoogleTM Play Store, GoogleTM Maps, Navigation, and much
more.
GoogleTM account setup will be prompted when you turn on your
handset for the first time.
Account
Network connection will be required for the Google
account setup step to appear.
However, you may configure your GoogleTM account at any later
stage from → → Add account → Google. Follow the
registration steps to successfully configure your mail account on the
device.
If you do not have an existing Google
may create one from the account configuring step.
You may add various other accounts, depending on
your applications.
TM
TM
account, you
Home Screen
You can personalize your home screen with shortcuts, widgets,
wallpapers and other items. Swipe left or right on the home screen
to view the next extended home screen. Your A121 has five home
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screens including one center home screen and four extended home
screens.
In the bottom pane, there will be five launcher icons for you to open
different sections in the phone. Except the application launcher
in the middle of the pane, you can rearrange and manage the other
four icons. Tap and hold to select a launcher icon and then you can
rearrange, change, or remove them with ease.
Application Launcher
Application launcher or Application menu is available right in the
middle of the home screen bottom pane.
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