CONTENTS
THE ANDROID ADVANTAGE .......................................... 4
READ ME FIRST ............................................................. 4
DISCLAIMER ........................................................................................... 4
INSTRUCTIONAL ICONS....................................................................... 5
GETTING STARTED ........................................................ 6
PHONE LAYOUT .................................................................................... 7
INSERT SIM CARD .............................................................................. 7
INSERT MEMORY CARD ..................................................................... 8
TURNING YOUR PHONE ON/ OFF .................................................... 8
CHARGING THE BATTERY .................................................................. 9
LOCKING/UNLOCKING THE PHONE .............................................. 10
PLACING AND RECEIVING CALLS .............................. 12
MAKE A CALL ...................................................................................... 13
IN CALL OPTIONS............................................................................... 13
CONFERENCE CALL .......................................................................... 14
MAKE A VIDEO CALL ......................................................................... 14
MAKE AN INTERNATIONAL CALL .................................................... 15
END A CALL......................................................................................... 15
DISABLE PHONE CALLS ................................................................... 15
HEADSET .............................................................................................. 16
CHANGING THE PHONE’S VOLUME ............................................... 16
SENSORS .............................................................................................. 17
USING THE TOUCH SCREEN ....................................... 18
CHANGE THE ORIENTATION ........................................................... 21
USING THE HANDSET’S KEYS ........................................................ 22
THE HOME SCREEN .......................................................................... 22
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LAUNCHER ICONS .............................................................................. 23
CONTEXT MENU ................................................................................. 23
OPTIONS MENUS ............................................................................... 24
SWITCH BETWEEN HOME SCREENS ........................................... 25
REARRANGE ITEMS ON THE HOME SCREEN ............................. 25
CUSTOMIZE HOME SCREEN ........................................................... 25
MANAGING NOTIFICATIONS ........................................ 27
OPEN THE NOTIFICATIONS PANEL ............................................... 28
RESPOND TO NOTIFICATIONS ........................................................ 28
CLOSE NOTIFICATIONS PANEL ...................................................... 28
TOOLKIT ................................................................................................ 29
MESSAGING .................................................................. 30
CREATE AND SEND MULTIMEDIA MESSAGE ............................. 31
FORWARD A MESSAGE ..................................................................... 31
LOCK A MESSAGE .............................................................................. 32
USING THE ONSCREEN KEYBOARD ............................................. 33
MULTIMEDIA.................................................................. 35
CAMERA ................................................................................................ 36
GALLERY............................................................................................... 37
MUSIC .................................................................................................... 37
FM RADIO ............................................................................................ 38
RECORD SOUND ................................................................................ 38
CONNECTING TO NETWORKS AND DEVICES............. 40
CONNECT TO THE INTERNET .......................................................... 41
PAIR WITH BLUETOOTH DEVICES ................................................ 43
MANAGING ACCOUNTS ............................................... 44
WHY USE A GOOGLE ACCOUNT ................................................... 45
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START GMAIL ...................................................................................... 45
CONFIGURING E-MAIL ..................................................................... 45
USING E-MAIL..................................................................................... 46
GOOGLE SEARCH .............................................................................. 46
SYNCHRONIZE CONTACT LIST....................................................... 47
USING APPLICATIONS AND WIDGETS ........................ 48
MAPS ..................................................................................................... 49
WIDGETS .............................................................................................. 50
DOWNLOAD APPLICATIONS FROM ANDROID MARKET .......... 50
TASKBAR............................................................................................... 51
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................................... 53
TAKING CARE OF YOUR DEVICE ................................. 54
BATTERY RECOMMENDATIONS ..................................................... 55
RECYCLE YOUR PHONE ................................................................... 55
COPYRIGHT................................................................... 55
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Micromax A177 comes with Jelly Bean 4.2.2 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.
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DISCLAIMER
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Please read all safety precautions and this manual carefully before
The descriptions in this manual are based on the default settings
Available features and additional services may vary by device,
Applications and their functions may vary based on the country,
The colors, specifications, functions and graphics
Upon first use of your device, your device will send information
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using your device to ensure safe and proper use.
of your device.
software, or service provider.
region, software or hardware specifications. Micromax is not liable
for performance issues caused by third-party applications.
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.
related to your mobile, IMEI numbers, location details and other
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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.
INSTRUCTIONAL ICONS
Before you start, please familiarize yourself with the icons you will see in
this manual:
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.
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PHONE LAYOUT
INSERT SIM CARD
To insert the SIM card:
1. Switch off your phone and remove the rear cover.
2. Remove the battery and insert the SIM card(s) correctly in the
card slot(s), as illustrated in the following image:
3. Place back the battery and rear cover.
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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
INSERT MEMORY CARD
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.
2. Remove the battery and insert the memory card into the slot, as
illustrated below:
3. Finally place back the battery and rear cover.
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
Switch On: Press and hold the Power key for a few seconds.
Switch Off: Press and hold the power key and select Power Off.
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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.
Tip: You can also use a compatible USB charger to charge your
battery.
Use only Micromax approved chargers and cables. Unapproved
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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.
LOCKING/UNLOCKING THE PHONE
You may need to provide PIN, password, draw a pattern, take your face in
front of the phone screen, speak something for voice recognition, or simply
slide to unlock your phone.
Slide unlock will be the default unlocking method in the 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 will be required to unlock your phone based on the unlock method set
in the phone settings.
To set the unlock method:
1. Go to Application Menu → → Security → Screen lock.
2. Choose the type of locking as desired. You can set your screen
lock based on pattern, PIN, Password, face recognition, voice
recognition, slide, or none.
Using the 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 in the following image).
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To set the unlock method:
1. On the Home screen, tap → → Security.
2. Select Screen lock.
3. Choose Pattern and then follow the guided instructions to set
the pattern lock.
Note: You can also set other locking methods as desired from Screen
lock.
Other screen locking methods available in your A177 include:
Slide: Just wake up the screen and slide the lock icon towards the
unlock icon to unlock your phone.
Face Unlock: Allowing you to keep your face as screen unlocking
password. You just need to look at your phone to unlock it.
Voice Unlock: Allowing you to provide your voice as the screen
unlocking password. You need to speak something for the phone to
recognize your voice and unlock the screen.
PIN: You may enter a PIN and set it as your screen unlocking
password.
Password: You may enter any desired password and set it as your
screen unlocking password.
You can disable all unlocking methods from your handset by selecting the
None option.
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MAKE A CALL
To make a call:
1. Tap on the main menu or the home screen to dial the
desired number.
2. Tap to enter the desired number to be dialed.
Or
Tap to open the Call log and select a number to make call.
Or
Tap to open the Contacts and select the number to make
call.
3. Tap to make call.
Note: If two SIM cards have been inserted into the device, you may open
the dial pad and drag down the notification panel to select the SIM from
which the call is to be made. If you select Always ask option, a pop-up
appears asking you to select the SIM every time you make a call. Select the
desired SIM card to make the call.
IN CALL OPTIONS
Press the Volume up/ down keys on the left side to adjust the
call volume.
Tap to add another person to the call.
Tap 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 tapping again.
Tap to hold the call. Tap the icon again to resume the call.
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Tap to listen via the speaker.
Tap to view the dial pad.
Tap to end the call.
CONFERENCE CALL
Your device supports conference calls (network service) between more
than two people.
If you dial or accept a new call when you are already on a call, you can
merge the calls into a conference call.
To make a conference call:
1. Make a call to the first participant.
2. When you are connected, tap and dial the number. The first
participant is put on hold. You can make the next call from the
phone tab, the call log, or your contacts.
3. When you are connected, tap to start the conference call.
You can also swap calls by tapping .
Note: Your device supports conference calls (network service) between a
select numbers of participants depending to the service provider.
MAKE A VIDEO CALL
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Your Handset supports video calling using which you can talk face to face
with your friends via real time video streaming. You need to fulfill the
following conditions for video calling:
You need to enable 3G on your SIM card to make a video call.
Please contact your service provider to enable 3G on your SIM
card.
The video call recipient also needs to have a 3G enabled SIM card.
To make a video call:
1. Tap the icon on the home screen and then select the
contact number or dial the number on which video call is to be
made.
2. Tap the icon to start the video call.
MAKE AN INTERNATIONAL CALL
To dial an international number, tap 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.
Tap the icon on the home screen or the Application Menu to
view the dial pad.
Press the Volume Up/ down keys on the left side to adjust the call
volume.
END A CALL
To end a call, tap the icon.
DISABLE PHONE CALLS
Some locations may require you to disable all the wireless features of your
mobile. The Airplane Mode enables you to disable all incoming and
outgoing calls, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth connections.
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To activate the airplane mode:
1. Press and hold the Power button and then select Airplane
mode.
Or
Drag notification panel down, tap , and then select
AIRPLANE MODE.
HEADSET
Insert Headset to divert all types of phone sounds to your headset. You will
be required to plug in your headset before starting the FM Radio. The
headset works as antenna for the FM radio.
CHANGING THE PHONE’S VOLUME
You can adjust the volume of your handset by using the volume keys on the
left side of the handset as shown:
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SENSORS
Your phone has gravity sensors to detect gravity and display correct
orientation based on the motion.
You can disable the auto-rotate feature from → → Display →
Auto-rotate screen.
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TAP AND HOLD
Tap and hold an item to view the list of actions based on the selected item
and condition. Also, you can move an item from the Apps screen to the
home screen using this method, as shown in the following image:
DRAG AN ITEM
Tap and hold an item and move your finger on the screen until you reach
the target position. The item follows your finger.
You can generally drag items from one location to another on the home
screen. Also, you can delete items from the home screen by holding the
item and dragging it to the Remove label that becomes available only when
you hold the item on the Home screen.
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SCROLL
To scroll a list, slide your finger across the surface of the screen upwards or
downwards (without dragging an item).
SWIPE
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.
USING THE PINCH ZOOM
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 in the
following image.
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DOUBLE-TAP
Tap quickly twice on a webpage, map, or other screen to zoom. For example,
double-tap a section of a webpage in the browser to zoom that section. You
can also double-tap to control the Camera zoom, in Maps, and in some
other applications.
CHANGE THE ORIENTATION
On most screens, the orientation of the screen changes as you rotate the
phone. You can turn this feature on and off from → → Display
→ Auto-rotate screen.
The screen orientation changes on rotating the handset as illustrated in the
following image.
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USING THE HANDSET’S KEYS
The phone’s buttons offer a lot of functions and shortcuts.
Button Press 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: Opens the Home screen. If
you are viewing the left or right
extended Home screen, opens the
central Home screen.
Opens the most
recently used
applications.
THE HOME SCREEN
When you start up, the home screen opens. You can personalize your home
screen with shortcuts, widgets, themes, wallpapers and other items.
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Swipe left or right on the home screen to view the next extended
home screen. Your A177 has five home screens including one
center home screen and four extended home screens.
Also, there will be five launcher icons in the bottom pane of the
home screen.
Tap the launcher icon at the bottom of the screen to view all
inbuilt and installed applications.
Apart from the launcher icon, you can add or remove other
launcher icons, as required.
LAUNCHER ICONS
There are total five launcher icons that will be present on the home screen
of your A177, as shown in the following image.
Apart from the launcher icon, you can add, remove, or move other
launcher icons from the home screen.
The phone also provides you with Context menus and Options menus for
accessing the features in an intuitive way.
CONTEXT MENU
You can open context menu related to some sections (some
screens do not have context menu) by taping the button on
any screen.
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Context Menu
Not all screens have context menus. If you tap on a screen
that has no context menu, nothing happens.
OPTIONS MENUS
Options menus contain list of options that apply to specific items on the
screen. You need to tap and hold an item on the screen to view the option
list. For example, message options appear on taping and holding any
received message, as shown in the following image:
Note: Not all items have options menu.
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SWITCH BETWEEN HOME SCREENS
You can view the left or right extended home screen by swiping the home
screen to the left or right, as shown in the following image:
REARRANGE ITEMS ON THE HOME SCREEN
You can rearrange items on the home screen as shown in the following
image.
CUSTOMIZE HOME SCREEN
When the device is in default mode, you will see limited predefined icons.
You can place desired indicator icons, widgets, shortcuts to applications,
and other items on the home screen.
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Add Widgets and Icons to Home Screen
You can personalize the default home screen by adding shortcuts to
applications or items in applications, widgets, or folders. To add items to
the home screen, tap to view the list of apps and widgets. Long press
and hold the application or widget 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. Drag the
widget or icon to a new location on the screen.
To remove an icon from the home screen, press and hold on an icon
in the home screen and then drag the widgets or application to the
Remove label at the top-center of the screen.
Changing the Wallpaper
You can change your wallpaper by long pressing on the home screen. A list
of choices will get displayed in a popup from where you can choose the
location of your desired wallpaper.
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The phone provides you with various notifications to alert you of various
events.
Notification icons inform you of new messages and events.
When you receive a notification, its icon appears in the status bar,
along with a brief summary.
OPEN THE NOTIFICATIONS PANEL
Drag the status bar down from the top of the screen as shown below.
The Notifications panel displays your network provider’s name and a list of
your current notifications.
RESPOND TO NOTIFICATIONS
Open the notification panel and tap a notification to respond to it. What
happens next depends on the notification.
CLOSE NOTIFICATIONS PANEL
Drag the Notifications panel from bottom to the top of the screen or just
tap the back button. The panel also closes when you tap a notification to
respond to it. You can also clear all the notifications from the notifications
panel by tapping on icon.
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TOOLKIT
Open the Notifications panel and tap the icon to access various tools
and settings available on your handset.
You can view back the list of notifications by tapping the icon and
navigate to the Settings section of your phone by tapping the icon.
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You can use Messaging to exchange text and multimedia messages.
A message becomes an MMS if you send it to an email address or add
multimedia file(s) to it.
CREATE AND SEND MULTIMEDIA MESSAGE
To create a multimedia message:
1. Tap the icon to go to messaging and then tap to
compose a message.
2. Tap the icon to view the types of files that can be attached
and tap the desired type of multimedia file.
3. Tap to select the composition text box and enter your message
body in it.
4. Enter the contact name (if it exists) or enter the phone number.
5. You can also tap the icon to view and select contact(s) from
the contact list.
6. Tap to send the multimedia message.
FORWARD A MESSAGE
To forward a message:
1. Open a message and then tap and hold that message in a
message conversation window to view the list of options, as
illustrated in the following image:
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Tap to forward the
message.
2. Tap Forward.
3. Add a contact or enter the number on which the message is to be
forwarded.
4. Tap to send the message.
You can also copy message text, save message to SIM card, view message
details and delete message from the list of options.
LOCK A MESSAGE
You can lock a message to protect it from getting deleted when you reach
your storage limits.
To lock a message:
1. Tap and hold message in a message conversation window to
view the list of options, as illustrated in the following image:
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Tap to lock the message.
2. Tap Lock to lock the selected message.
You can unlock the locked messages by tapping and holding the desired
message and then tapping Unlock.
USING THE ONSCREEN KEYBOARD
Some applications display the keyboard by default. In others, you will be
required to tap a text field, where you want to enter text, to open the
keyboard.
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Press space or a punctuation mark to
Tap this icon to select desired
contact from phonebook
letter you type. Tap and hold for
Tap once to capitalize the next
caps lock.
Use the icon to erase characters
After typing, press button to close the keyboard.
Press the symbols icons to switch to the numbers and symbols
keyboard.
Tap and hold the text field to open a menu and to cut/copy/paste
text.
enter the highlighted suggestion.
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CAMERA
Take a Picture or Video
Tap the icon in the main menu to open the camera.
Adjust the exposure and other camera settings by tapping the
icon, as required.
Point the lens on the subject you want to click a photograph of.
Tap the icon on the screen to capture photos.
Tap the icon at the lower right side of the camera user
interface to switch between the front and rear camera.
Shoot Videos
Adjust the quality, effect, and other settings, as required.
Point the lens to the scene you want to capture.
Tap the icon to start the video recording and then tap
to stop the recording.
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While recording, tap the icon to pause the video recording
and the icon to resume the video recording.
GALLERY
You can use the Gallery to view pictures and play videos and share files.
To view pictures:
1. Tap the icon in the Application Menu or the gallery icon in
camera mode, as shown below:
Gallery
2. Tap an album to open and view its contents.
To share any picture or video, tap and hold the picture(s) or video(s)
that you want to share and tap the icon and share via
Bluetooth, messaging, e-mail etc.
To view the list of other options, tap the key of the phone.
MUSIC
You can easily transfer your favorite music from a PC to your phone and
experience a world of interesting and melodious music.
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Tap the Music icon from the application menu. Use the
intuitive buttons and icons on the phone in 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.
Note: You can use an SD card to enhance the storage capacity for your
multimedia files such as music, photos, emails, and so on.
FM RADIO
Application Menu →
You can listen to your favorite FM channels using the inbuilt FM receiver of
your phone. Before starting the FM, you need to plug-in the headset as it
works as antenna for the FM radio. You can listen to FM radio stations
using your device - just plug in a headset and select a station.
Use the intuitive buttons and icons on the phone in the radio
interface to enjoy the features of your inbuilt FM radio.
Press the phone’s volume up/down keys on the left side of the
mobile phone to adjust the volume.
RECORD SOUND
Application Menu →
Tap the icon from the Application Menu to open the sound
recorder. Tap the icon to start the recording and then use the
icon to pause the recording and the icon to stop the
recording.
You can play the previously recorded sound by tapping the
icon on the recorder.
After every recording, options will be displayed to save or discard
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the recording; you can tap any of the options and proceed.
Tap the icon to view and play the list of stored recordings.
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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.
CONNECT TO THE INTERNET
To configure Internet:
Go to Application Menu → → More → Mobile
networks → Access Point Names.
Select the access point name or change the access point name for
your Internet connectivity as provided by the service provider of
your SIM card.
By default, your network provider sends the access point name
settings via SMS, or it comes with your SIM card. You may need to
install these settings. After this, you can choose from the listed
access point names. If the access point names are not listed by
default, please contact your network provider for the same.
After you have selected or configured the access point name, go to
Application Menu → → SIM Management → Data
Connection and select the SIM on which data connection is to be
enabled.
Connect to Internet via your Phone
You can use your A177 as a modem and connect your PC or laptop to the
Internet, when required. You can do this via:
USB Tethering
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Bluetooth Tethering
USB Tethering
You need to insert a data service enabled SIM card in your phone.
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1. Go to Application Menu → → More → Tethering &
portable hotspot.
2. Connect your A177 to your computer through the USB cable.
3. The USB tethering settings get displayed. Turn on USB
tethering.
4. The driver installation window will pop up on your PC or laptop.
5. Install the driver as instructed.
6. You can now start using the Internet service via your A177.
Note: Your mobile operator will charge you based on your GPRS data
usage.
Connectivity via Wi-Fi Hotspot
You need to insert a data service enabled SIM card in your phone to use
your A177 as a Wi-Fi router.
1. Go to Application Menu → → More → Tethering &
portable hotspot → Wi-Fi hotspot.
2. Configure your Wi-Fi hotspot as instructed.
Make sure your computer/laptop has Wi-Fi. After connecting to the
wireless network, you can use the GPRS service from your A177.
In Linux, Windows 7, and Vista 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.
Bluetooth Tethering
You can share your phone’s Internet connection with another Bluetooth
enabled PC/laptop via Bluetooth tethering.
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Go to Application Menu → → More → Tethering & portable
hotspot → Bluetooth tethering. Select the Bluetooth Tethering box to
share your phone’s Internet connection.
PAIR WITH BLUETOOTH DEVICES
Go to Application Menu → → Bluetooth.
If Bluetooth is off, tap On to turn it on and then tap Bluetooth.
Your phone scans and displays the Bluetooth devices in range.
If the device you want to pair with is not in the list, make it
discoverable and then search.
If your phone stops scanning before you make the other device
discoverable, tap SEARCH FOR DEVICES.
Tap the ID of the other device in the list to pair with them. You will
be prompted to confirm passkey on both devices. Tap Pair to
confirm the passkey and pair the devices. On successful pairing,
your phone connects to the device.
Tap Micromax A177 at the top of the scanned device list to make
your A177 visible on other devices.
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You can set up an account on your device. You can do this by going to
Application Menu → → Add account
You may add various types of accounts, depending on your applications.
WHY USE A GOOGLE ACCOUNT
Your Google Account lets you take full advantage of Google applications
and services that you may want to use, such as Gmail, Maps, Play Store,
etc.
START GMAIL
You can use Gmail to read and write email from any mobile device or
browser. All your emails are always up-to-date and available no matter
where you check it from.
As Gmail is not only limited to mailing. Your Gmail name and password
signs you into many Google applications and services.
CONFIGURING E-MAIL
To set up Email:
1. Go to Application Menu → and scroll down to the
Accounts section.
2. Tap + Add account and select Email from the displayed list.
3. Type the email address and password in the respective fields and
tap Next.
4. Set account settings, as required and tap Next.
5. Provide your account name and your name and then tap Next to
successfully finish account configuration.
The server will check for online settings automatically and your account
will be set up. If not, please check your Internet settings before proceeding.
If the settings are not downloaded automatically, please opt for the Manual
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Setup. If necessary, please contact your service provider for detailed
description.
USING E-MAIL
To compose an email:
1. Go to Application Menu → Email/Gmail. If you are using
several email accounts then select the account you want to send
the mail from.
2. Tap the compose mail icon displayed on the screen.
3. Enter the recipient’s name, a list of matching names are
displayed. Select the matching name. For multiple recipients
separate the names by a comma (,) or a semi-colon (;). To delete a
recipient, tap the delete icon. Tap Done in the keypad when you
are done.
4. Now, add the subject of the mail in the Subject field and type the
message you want to send in the Compose email field.
5. To add an attachment, cc/bcc tap the menu button on the phone
and select the appropriate option for the action to be performed.
6. To send the email, tap the send icon.
To Receive Emails:
Go to Application Menu → Email/Gmail and tap the
button of the phone.
Select Refresh.
GOOGLE SEARCH
Google Search can help you find anything you need on the web and your
phone.
Go to Application Menu → to access Google Search.
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SYNCHRONIZE CONTACT LIST
To synchronize contacts with an account, you will need to first have an
account added in the phone. If the desired account does not exist then
please add it first.
To synchronize the contact list:
1. Tap to open the list of contacts.
2. Tap the button of the phone and select Accounts.
3. Select the account(s) with which contacts list is to be
synchronized.
4. You can auto-sync contacts by selecting the Auto-sync app
data check box.
For this feature to work, you need to have Internet connectivity via your
SIM or Wi-Fi. If your Sync does not proceed as expected, check whether
data option is set to ON.
Your contacts synchronization will be complete in a few seconds.
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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 A177 handset and enjoy the advantage.
MAPS
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
comes with a navigation system (GPS required) which gives step-by-step
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 section
‘Connect to the Internet’.
The Google Maps application may not be available in every market,
country or region.
Micromax does not guarantee 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.
Required Settings:
1. Go to Application Menu → → Location access.
2. Enable Access to my location option.
To open Google Map:
1. Go to Application Menu → to start using Google Maps.
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WIDGETS
Widgets allow placing application shortcuts on your home screen. You can
now place analog clock, your recent call logs, and other such sections of
your phone on the home page and access them directly! To view the list of
widgets available, just tap the launcher icon on the Home screen and
swipe through menu icons to the widgets screen, as shown below:
To add any widget to your home screen, tap and hold the desired widget on
the widget screen and release the hold at the home screen location, where
you want to place the selected widget.
DOWNLOAD APPLICATIONS FROM ANDROID MARKET
The Android phones offer users access to unlimited entertainment sources.
You can download applications, games, movies, and books from the ever
increasing Android market. New items get added almost daily to the market
to give users a never ending fun experience.
To download applications, games, movies, and books from the Android
Market:
1. Configure and activate your Internet connection.
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2. Go to Application Menu → to access the Google Android
Market.
3. View the details and download items, as desired.
Note: Not all items are free of cost in the Android Market.
TASKBAR
Taskbar displays the recent apps and sections used by you. The apps are
stored in the systems history and take space in the phone’s internal
memory. So, it’s always good to remove these apps from the taskbar. To do
so:
Tap and hold the button of the phone to view the taskbar, as shown
below:
To remove an app from the list, tap the app to be removed and slide on
either side, as shown in the following figure.
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Or you may also tap and hold the same and an option “Remove from list”
will appear. Tap the option and the app will be removed.
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Remember to comply with legal requirements and local restrictions when using
the phone.
Your Phone’s radio waves may interfere with inadequately shielded medical
devices. Consult a physician or manufacturer of the medical device to know
whether they are adequately shielded from external Radio Frequency. Switch
off your device when regulations require 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
microSD card can be dismantled and swallowed by small children.
Do not place the phone near electromagnetic data carriers such as credit/Debit
cards. Information stored on them could be lost.
Permanent hearing loss may occur if you use earphones at high volume for
prolonged periods. Set your volume to a safe level. If you experience discomfort
in your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue the use of your earphones.
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
to prevent damage to the charging device. The power supply must be plugged
into an easily accessible AC power socket when charging the battery.
You may only open the phone to replace the battery, SIM and micro SD card.
You must not open the battery under any circumstances. All other changes to
this device are strictly prohibited and will invalidate the warranty.
The phone may cause interference in the vicinity of TV sets, radios and PCs.
Only use Micromax specified batteries and charging devices.
All batteries can cause property damage, injury or burns if a conductive material
Tap the exposed terminals. Exercise care in handling any charged battery,
particularly when placing it inside your pocket, purse or other container with
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metal objects. Do not dispose of b
atteries in fire as they may explode.
Do not use the phone while driving. When you have to use the phone, please
use the personal hands-free kit$.
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 Micromax
authorized personnel. You are likely to suffer a huge risk when you install or
repair this phone by yourself, which also goes against the warranty rules.
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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 liquids or moisture can
Do not store the device in high or cold temperature. High temperatures can shorten the
Do not use or store the device in dusty, dirty areas. Its moving parts and electronic
Do not attempt to open the device other than as instructed in this guide. Repairing this
Do not drop, knock, or shake the device. Rough handling can break internal circuit
Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the
Do not store your device near magnetic fields or allow your device to come in contact
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rust the electronic circuits. If your device gets wet, remove the battery, wipe it with a
dry cloth and take it to an authorized service center.
life of electronic devices and damage batteries.
components can get damaged.
phone by yourself other than our authorized service agents/centers goes against the
warranty rules.
boards and fine mechanics.
device. Only use a soft, clean, dry cloth to clean the surface of the device.
with magnetic fields for extended period of time.
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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 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.
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
your other household wastes. You are liable to dispose of 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.
Note: Micromax will not bear any responsibility for any incompliance with the above mentioned
guidelines or improper usage of the mobile phone.
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