Micromax A24 User Guide
CONTENTS
THE ANDROID ADVANTAGE 3
READ ME FIRST 3
DISCLAIMERS 3
INSTRUCTIONAL ICONS 4
GETTING STARTED 5
PHONE LAYOUT 5
INSERT SIM CARD 5
INSERT MEMORY CARD 6
TURNING YOUR PHONE ON/ OFF 7
CHARGING THE BATTERY 7
LOCKING/UNLOCKING THE PHONE 8
CALLING AND MESSAGING 10
MAKE A CALL 10
CONFERENCE CALL 10
MAKE AN INTERNATIONAL CALL 11
END A CALL 11
DISABLE PHONE CALLS 11
CREATE AND SEND MULTIMEDIA MESSAGE 11
USING THE ONSCREEN KEYBOARD 12
HEADSET 12
CHANGING THE PHONE’S VOLUME 13
SENSORS 13
USING THE TOUCH SCREEN 14
TAP AND HOLD 14
DRAG AN ITEM 14
SCROLL 15
SWIPE 15
USING THE PINCH ZOOM 15
DOUBLE-TAP 16
CHANGE THE ORIENTATION 16
USING THE HANDSET’S KEYS 17
THE HOME SCREEN 17
CONTEXT MENU 18
OPTIONS MENUS 19
SWITCH BETWEEN HOME SCREENS 19
REARRANGE ITEMS ON THE HOME SCREEN 19
CUSTOMIZE HOME SCREEN 20
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MANAGING NOTIFICATIONS 21
OPEN THE NOTIFICATIONS PANEL 21
RESPOND TO NOTIFICATIONS 22
CLOSE NOTIFICATIONS PANEL 22
MULTIMEDIA 23
CAMERA 23
GALLERY 24
MUSIC 25
FM RADIO 25
RECORD SOUND 26
CONNECTING TO NETWORKS AND DEVICES 26
CONNECT TO THE INTERNET 26
PAIR WITH BT DEVICES 28
MANAGING ACCOUNTS 28
WHY USE A GOOGLE ACCOUNT 29
START GMAIL 29
CONFIGURING E-MAIL 29
USING E-MAIL 30
GOOGLE SEARCH 30
SYNCHRONIZE CONTACT LIST 31
USING APPLICATIONS 31
DOWNLOAD APPLICATIONS FROM ANDROID MARKET 31
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 32
TAKING CARE OF YOUR DEVICE 34
BATTERY RECOMMENDATIONS 34
RECYCLE YOUR PHONE 34
COPYRIGHT 35
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Micromax A24 comes with Gingerbread 2.3 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.
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DISCLAIMERS
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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.
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
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related to your mobile, IMEI numbers, location details and
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.
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.
INSTRUCTIONAL ICONS
Before you start, please familiarize yourself with the icons you will see
in this manual:
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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 correctly in the
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card slot(s) as illustrated in the following image:
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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
3. Place back the battery and rear cover.
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 and battery.
2. Insert the memory card into the slot as illustrated below:
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3. Place back the battery and rear cover of the mobile phone.
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.
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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Tip: You can also use a compatible USB charger to charge
your battery.
Use only Micromax approved chargers and cables.
Unapproved chargers or cables can cause 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, or just 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 may be required to unlock your phone based on the unlock
method in settings.
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To set the unlock method:
1. Go to (Application Menu) → → Location and
Security → Set up screen lock.
Or Tap key and then Settings → Location and
Security → Set up screen lock.
2. Choose the type of locking as desired. You can set your
screen lock based on pattern, PIN, Password, or none.
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MAKE A CALL
To make a call, tap on the main menu or the home screen to dial
the desired number and tap the SIM from which the call is to be
made.
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 Add call 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 Swap.
Note: Your device supports conference calls (network service)
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between a select numbers of participants depending to the service
provider.
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 right 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 BT connections.
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.
CREATE AND SEND MULTIMEDIA MESSAGE
You can use Messaging to exchange text and multimedia messages
with your friends and acquaintances.
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