CONTENTS
THE ANDROID ADVANTAGE ........................................................................................... 3
READ ME FIRST .............................................................................................................. 3
DISCLAIMER..................................................................................................................... 3
UNDERSTAND YOUR PHONE ......................................................................................... 5
GETTING STARTED .......................................................................................................... 5
INSERT SIM CARD AND MEMORY CARD ............................................................... 5
TURNING YOUR PHONE ON/ OFF........................................................................... 8
HANDSET KEYS ......................................................................................................... 8
CHARGING THE BATTERY ......................................................................................... 9
BASIC PHONE FEATURES .............................................................................................11
SIGNING IN WITH YOUR GOOGLE ACCOUNT ........................................................11
HOME SCREEN ........................................................................................................12
APPLICATION LAUNCHER .......................................................................................12
NOTIFICATIONS........................................................................................................13
GRAVITY SENSOR ....................................................................................................14
PHONE LOCKING TECHNIQUES ..............................................................................15
USE GOOGLE SEARCH ............................................................................................17
USING THE TOUCH SCREEN .........................................................................................18
TAP AND HOLD........................................................................................................18
DRAG AN ITEM ........................................................................................................18
SCROLL.....................................................................................................................18
SWIPE .......................................................................................................................19
USING THE PINCH ZOOM .......................................................................................19
DOUBLE-TAP ............................................................................................................19
USING THE ONSCREEN KEYBOARD .......................................................................20
RECENT APPLICATIONS ..........................................................................................21
CALLING AND MESSAGING ..........................................................................................22
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MAKE A CALL ..........................................................................................................22
CONTACTS................................................................................................................22
VIDEO CALL..............................................................................................................23
AIRPLANE MODE ....................................................................................................24
SEND MESSAGE ......................................................................................................24
MULTIMEDIA .................................................................................................................26
CAMERA ...................................................................................................................26
GALLERY ...................................................................................................................26
MUSIC PLAYER ........................................................................................................27
FM RADIO................................................................................................................28
VIDEO PLAYER .........................................................................................................29
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SETTINGS, NETWORKS, AND APPLICATIONS .............................................................30
CONNECT TO THE INTERNET..................................................................................30
TETHERING & PORTABILITY ...................................................................................31
PAIR WITH BT DEVICES .........................................................................................32
CONFIGURING E-MAIL............................................................................................32
GOOGLE MAPS ........................................................................................................33
MANAGE APPS........................................................................................................34
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................................................................................................35
TAKING CARE OF YOUR DEVICE ....................................................................................36
BATTERY RECOMMENDATIONS .............................................................................37
RECYCLE YOUR PHONE ...........................................................................................37
COPYRIGHT ....................................................................................................................38
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The Android Advantage
Micromax A316 comes with KITKAT 4.4.2 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.
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
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notice.
Upon first use of your device, your device will send
information related to your mobile, IMEI numbers, location
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
Insert SIM Card and Memory Card
Your A316 is a dual-SIM phone that supports a regular SIM, a micro
SIM and one SD card. Switch off your phone before SIM/SD card
insertion. Insert the SIM/SD card in the slots as shown in the following
figure:
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1. Insert Standard SIM (SIM 1): Press your finger on the lower
portion of the SIM 1 cover. Open the cover and place the SIM into
the SIM slot, and close the cover.
2. Insert Micro SIM (SIM 2): Press the pointed tip of the metallic
gear (included inside your gift box) into the SIM 2 tray hole
until the tray ejects. Place the micro SIM into the SIM tray and
push the SIM tray back into the slot as shown in the above image.
3. Insert SD Card: Press the pointed tip of the metallic gear
(included inside your gift box) into the SIM 2 tray hole until the tray
ejects. Place the SD card into the slot, as shown above and push
the tray back into the slot.
4. Resetting the Handset: Simultaneously press and hold the
power key and upper volume key for approximately 10 seconds.
Recommendations/Warning
You can insert both the Micro SIM and the SD card via the
same tray. However, the slots for both are different within
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the same tray
(refer figure above)
.
The handset supports one Micro SIM card and a Standard
SIM card. Using incorrect sized SIM cards may damage
your handset.
In case you intend to use a micro SIM, we advise you to
go to an authorized network provider.
The handset's battery cannot be detached. To replace the
battery, please contact a Micromax authorized Customer
Service Center.
Use only compatible memory cards with this device.
Incompatible memory cards may damage the device and
corrupt the data stored in the card.
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Turning Your Phone On/ Off
Press and hold the Power key for a few seconds and select Power off
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
sound profiles.
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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 app.
If tapped when on the home
screen, opens options to
personalize the home screen.
On long tap, opens the most
recently used apps.
Opens the Home screen.
On long tap, opens Google Now.
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.
We suggest you charge the battery for 4 hours
continuously for the first time.
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Basic Phone Features
Signing in with your Google Account
Your Google Account lets you take full advantage of apps and services
offered by Google Android market. Configure your Google account on
this handset to get access to your Gmail, Google Play Store, Google
Maps, and much more.
The phone will prompt you to sign in to your Google Account when
you turn on your handset for the first time.
Network connection will be required for the Google
account setup step to appear.
To sign in to your Google account at a later time, go to → →
Add account → Google. Follow the registration steps to successfully
configure your mail account on the device.
If you do not have a Google account, you can easily
create one.
You may also add other accounts associated with
individual apps.
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Home Screen
You can personalize your home screen with shortcuts, widgets,
wallpapers and other items. To view quick options to change
wallpaper, add widgets, or open settings section, tap the key. You
can add extensions to the home screen by placing widgets or app
shortcuts on the extended home screen. Your A316 will show only
those extended home screens which have some shortcut/widget
placed on them. Swipe left or right on the home screen to view the
next extended home screen.
In the bottom pane, there will be five launcher icons for you to open
different sections in the phone. Except the app 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.
Know More About Widgets…
Widgets allow placing app shortcuts on your home screen. You can
place analog clock, your contacts and other such sections of your
phone on the home page and access them directly! View all available
widgets by tapping the key and then tapping Widgets.
Application Launcher
App launcher or App menu is available right in the middle of the home
screen bottom pane.
Tap to view all inbuilt and installed apps. In the app menu, tap and
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hold any app to take it to the home screen; release the hold to place at
Open Notification Panel
any desired location on the home screen.
Notifications
Notification icons inform you of new messages and events as and
when it appears in the device.
Close Notification Panel
Open the Toolkit
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Clear all Notifications
When you receive a notification, its icon appears in the status bar,
along with a brief summary. You may clear each notification
separately by swiping it towards left or right.
Toolkit provides you shortcuts to manage basic phone features, such
as Airplane Mode, Wi-Fi, Display Brightness, and many more.
Gravity Sensor
Your phone has gravity sensor to detect gravity and display correct
orientation based on the motion.
You can enable/disable the auto-rotate feature by dragging down the
notification panel, tapping , and then select AUTO ROTATION.
Or
You can enable/disable the auto-rotate feature from → →
Display → Auto-rotate screen.
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Phone Locking Techniques
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.
Face Recognition
Allowing you to keep
your face as screen
unlocking password. You
just need to look at your
Look at your phone to unlock it!
Voice Recognition
Speak your password to unlock!
phone to unlock it.
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.
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PIN
You may enter a PIN and
set it as your screen
unlocking password.
Enter your PIN to unlock your phone!
Pattern
You can set your own
pattern by connecting
the dots to prevent your
phone from unauthorized
access.
Set and draw your desired pattern!
Password
You may enter any
desired password and
set it as your screen
unlocking password.
Enter your password to unlock!
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Slide
Just wake up the screen
and slide the lock icon
towards the unlock icon
to unlock your phone.
Slide from lock icon to unlock icon!
You may set any desired locking technique from →
→ Security → Screen lock.
It is important to remember your screen lock
password/pattern/PIN.
You can disable all unlocking methods from your handset by selecting
the None option.
Use Google Search
Search for anything on your phone or on the Internet using the Google
search bar at the top of your home screen. Type your search words
into the box or press the microphone icon and use your voice to speak
your search query. From the search box, you can also use voice
commands to perform various actions on your phone. In addition to the
search box on your home screen, Google Search is available in the
apps menu, too.
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Using the Touch Screen
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.
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.
Scroll
To scroll a list, slide your finger across the
surface of the screen upwards or downwards
(without dragging an item).
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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.
Double-tap
Tap quickly twice on a map, or other screen to
zoom. For example, double-tap a section of a
webpage in the browser to zoom that section.
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Using the Onscreen Keyboard
Tap to change
Some apps 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.
QWERTY touch
the sentence
casing.
Tap to switch to
numerical keyboard
with punctuation
symbols.
After typing, tap key to close the keyboard.
Tap and hold the text field to open a menu and to
cut/copy/paste text.
pad
Backspace to
erase the
entered text.
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Recent Applications
Tap and hold the key on the home screen to view the list of recent
apps. You can easily remove items from the list to free some memory
and make your phone work faster.
There are two ways to remove items from the list.
Drag an item towards left or
right.
Tap and hold an item and then
select “Remove from list”.
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Calling and Messaging
View list of
View list of
View list of
Make a Call
To make a call:
Tap on the menu screen or the home screen to open the dial pad
for making calls.
By default, the dialer will display a list of contacts on which calls have
been made very often and the contacts which have been marked as
favorites.
You can show/hide the dialer by tapping or view the call history by
tapping .
Contacts
Go to →
Store, use, and synchronize contact details in your contact list. You can
now create contact groups or mark contacts as favorites in your
phonebook. Use tabs or swipe through to view the list of contact
groups, contacts, and favorite contacts list.
favorite contacts
contacts
contact groups
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Search for your desired contacts under any of the three
tabs by tapping icon.
Add a new contact in the contacts list by tapping .
You can synchronize your contacts list with any of your accounts
configured on this device.
To synchronize your contacts list:
1. Tap the button from the contacts screen and then tap
Accounts.
2. Select the account(s) with which contacts list is to be
synchronized. You can auto-sync contacts by selecting the
Auto-sync app data option.
Your contacts synchronization will be complete in a few seconds.
To synchronize contacts, 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.
Video Call
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. Please contact your
service provider to enable 3G on your SIM card.
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The video call recipient also needs to have a 3G enabled SIM
card.
To make a video call, open the contact details of the call recipient
from the contacts list and then tap to make a video call or type a
number on the dialer, tap the icon and then select Video Call.
Airplane Mode
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.
Send Message
To send a message:
1. Tap on the menu screen or the home screen to go to
the messaging section and then tap to compose a
message.
2. Tap the icon to view the types of files that can be
attached and select the desired type of multimedia file.
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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. You can also tap the icon to view and select
contact(s) from the contact list.
5. Tap to send the multimedia message.
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Multimedia
Capturing mode
s Start/Stop
Capture QR Code
scanner
Swap between front
HDR
mode
Manage
Camera settings
Open picture
Camera
Go to →
gallery
camera
flash light
and back camera
You can share/copy/move/delete images and videos
from the gallery.
Gallery
Go to →
You can use the Gallery to view pictures and share files. Tap an album
to open and view its contents.
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Video
Recording
Music Player
Opens
the
playlist Turn on/off repeat songs
Play
Play next song in the
Play/Pause song
Turn on/off songs shuffle
Track
options
Opens the
Search
Go to →
Music Library
music
Music volume
previously
played song
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 multimedia files such as music, photos, emails,
and so on.
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playlist
FM Radio
Go to →
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. 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.
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Video Player
Play/Pause video
Change
Stop/Loop
Go to →
/ Trim the
`
the video
screen
video
size
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Settings, Networks, and Applications
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:
1. Go to → → More → Mobile networks →
Access Point Names and select the SIM for which access
point name is to be configured. Select the access point
name if required.
2. Go to → → Dual SIM Settings → Data
connection and select the SIM on which data connection
is to be enabled.
3. Enable data connection.
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.
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Tethering & Portability
You can use your A316 as a modem and connect your PC or laptop to
the Internet, when required. Start using your SIM data pack on your PC
or Laptop now!
Go to → → More → Tethering & portable hotspot.
USB Tethering
1. Connect your phone with your PC/Laptop via USB cable.
2. Select the USB tethering option.
3. Select your phone network as the network connection in
your PC/laptop and get access to the Internet.
BT Tethering
1. Pair your phone with the BT enabled PC/laptop via BT
pairing option.
2. Select the BT tethering option in your phone.
3. On the paired PC/laptop, select the BT device (your phone)
and choose to connect to the Internet.
Wi-Fi Hotspot
1. Turn on the Wi-Fi hotspot option in your phone.
2. On the other Wi-Fi enabled PC/laptop/handset, choose your
phone as a Wi-Fi network to connect with it.
3. View and configure Wi-Fi hotspot settings by tapping the
Wi-Fi hotspot option.
Your mobile operator will charge you based on your
GPRS data usage.
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Pair With BT Devices
Go to → → BT.
To pair your A316 with some other BT device:
1. If BT is off, turn it on and then tap BT. Your phone scans and
displays the BT devices in range.
2. Tap the ID of the other device in the list to pair with it.
3. 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.
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 Micromax A316 at the top of the scanned device list
to make your A316 visible on other devices.
Configuring E-Mail
You can check and reply to your emails from your A316 from
anywhere and anytime. Apart from the Gmail account, you can
configure other accounts too on this device.
To set up an email account:
1. Go to → → Add account → Corporate.
2. Type the email address and password in the respective
fields and tap Next.
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3. Set account settings, as required and tap Next.
4. 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.
Tap the button of the phone and then tap Refresh to
refresh your emails manually.
Google Maps
Google Maps is an app from Google that gives you access to various
map-related services. You can view your location on a map, search for
different landmarks, find directions to locations, and even view Street
View photos from around the world. The built-in navigation works with
your GPS to give step-by-step route guidance while driving or walking.
And you can even download maps to use offline, when you don't have
an Internet connection. For the best experience with Google Maps,
configure the following settings:
Enable location access from → → Location.
Go to → to start using Google Maps.
Internet connection is required for using Google Maps.
When you use the map, you use your Internet connection
to transfer data to and from your phone.
The Google Maps app may not be available in every
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street, country or region.
Micromax does not guarantee the accuracy of any
directional services.
Manage Apps
Your phone comes with a host of apps to make your life easier and
more convenient. The Android phones offer users access to unlimited
entertainment sources. You can download apps, 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 view and manage the list of all inbuilt, downloaded, and running
apps, go to → → Apps.
To download apps, games, movies, and books from the Google Play
Store, go to → to access the Google Play Store. View the
details and download items, as desired.
Not all items are free of cost in the Google Play Store.
You need to have an Internet connection and be signed in
to your Google Account to use the Google Play Store.
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Safety Precautions
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 micro SD 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.
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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 taps the 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.
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.
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 liquids or
moisture can 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.
Do not store the device in high or cold temperature. High temperatures
can shorten the life of electronic devices and damage batteries.
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Do not use or store the device in dusty, dirty areas. Its moving parts and
electronic components can get 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 fields or allow your device to
come in contact with magnetic fields for extended period of time.
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
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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.
Copyright
All rights reserved. Reproduction, transfer, distribution or storage of part or all of the
contents in this document in any form without the prior written permission of
Micromax is strictly prohibited.
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