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Micromax A56 User Manual

A56 User Guide
User Guide
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1.1 Exciting Features
Congratulations on becoming a proud owner of the Micromax A56 Android mobile phone. You have now joined the millions of satisfied Micromax customers spread across the Globe. Your A56 device offers you these exciting features and much more:
Android 2.3.5(Gingerbread) 8.89 cm Full touch Display
3 MP camera
800 Mhz processor External Memory (Expandable to 32 GB) Dual Band (GSM/WCDMA) Multimedia GPS G-sensor, Light Sensor Bluetooth 2.1
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Contents
1 Welcome 2
1.1 Exciting Features .............................................................................................. 2
2 Phone Layout 6
2.1 Keys and Parts ................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Icons and Indicators ........................................................................................ 7
3 Getting Started 8
3.1 Insert SIM card ................................................................................................... 8
3.2 Insert Memory card ......................................................................................... 9
3.3 Unlock the phone........................................................................................... 10
4 Placing and Receiving Calls 12
4.1 Make a call ........................................................................................................ 12
4.2 Conference Call .............................................................................................. 13
4.3 End a call ............................................................................................................ 13
4.4 Disable Phone Calls (Airplane mode) ............................................... 14
4.5 Using the Touch screen ............................................................................. 14
4.6 Using the Phone’s Buttons ...................................................................... 15
4.7 Open and Close the Launcher .............................................................. 16
4.8 Switch to Recently Used Application ................................................. 17
5 The Home Screen 18
5.1 Customize Home Screen .......................................................................... 19
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6 Working With Menus 20
6.1 Context Menus ................................................................................................ 20
6.2 Options menus ................................................................................................ 21
6.3 Menu Icons ........................................................................................................ 21
7 Aisha 22 8 Connect to the Internet 22
8.1 Access Internet via Wi-Fi .......................................................................... 23
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9 Managing Notifications 23
9.1 Open the Notifications Panel .................................................................. 24
9.2 Respond to Notifications ........................................................................... 24
9.3 Close Notifications Panel.......................................................................... 25
10 Messaging 25
10.1Create and Send Multimedia Message ........................................... 26
10.2Forward a message .................................................................................... 27
10.3Lock a Message ............................................................................................ 27
10.4. Using the Onscreen Keyboard .......................................................... 28
10.5Enter Various Characters......................................................................... 29
11 Multimedia 29
11.1Camera................................................................................................................ 29
11.2Gallery.................................................................................................................. 30
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11.3Music .................................................................................................................... 31
11.4FM Radio............................................................................................................ 32
11.5Record Sounds............................................................................................... 32
12 Manage Accounts 33
12.1Why Use a Google Account ................................................................... 33
13 Connect to Networks and Devices 33
13.1Connect to Internet ...................................................................................... 33
13.2Connect to Wi-Fi Networks ..................................................................... 33
13.3Pair With Bluetooth Devices .................................................................. 34
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13.4Install Secure Certificate from SD Card .......................................... 35
14 Applications 36 15 Phone Settings 36 16 Health and Safety Information 39
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17 Taking Care of Your Device 41
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2.1 Keys and Parts
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1.2 Icons and Indicators
Icons
Indicators
Icons
Indicators
Signal strength indicator
Alarm has been set New missed calls
WLAN is activated
USB is connected
Bluetooth is on The headphone is
Battery symbol
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Earpiece socket
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USB connector
2
Receiver
8
Volume up
3
Back key
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Volume down
4
Home Key
10
Camera lens
5
Recent Apps/Context
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Speaker
6
Microphone
12
Power key
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3.1 Insert SIM card
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1. Switch off the mobile phone and remove the rear cover and battery.
2. Insert the SIM card correctly in the card slot(s) (See figure below)
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3. Finally insert the battery and replace the rear cover of the mobile phone.
3.2 Insert Memory card
1. Power off the mobile phone, then remove the rear cover and battery.
2. Insert the memory card into the slot.
USIM/SIM1
SIM 2
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3. Finally insert the battery and the rear cover of the mobile phone.
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3.3 Unlock the phone
You may need to provide PIN, Password, or draw a pattern to unlock your phone. To unlock the screen:
1. Press the power key to wake up the phone.
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2.Hold and drag the unlock icon to the right to unlock. You may be required to unlock your phone based on the
unlock method in settings. To set the unlock method:
1. On the main menu, touch Settings > Security.
2. Touch Set up screen lock.
3. Choose the type of locking as desired. You can set your screen lock on the basis of pattern, PIN, Password or none.
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You can dial a phone number or touch a number in your contacts.
You can also place from the Call log or contacts.
4.1 Make a call
1. Tap the icon on main menu or the home screen to
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4.2 Conference Call
If you dial or accept a new call when you are already on a call, you can or merge the calls into a conference call.
1. Place a call to the first participant.
2. When you are connected, touch the Add call icon, the first participant is put on hold and you are prompted to dial the second contact.
3. Place the next call, using the phone tab, the Call log, or your contacts.
4. When you are connected, touch Merge calls. The participant is added to the conference call.
4.3 End a call
While during a call, touch the icon.
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4.4 Disable Phone Calls (Airplane mode)
Some locations may require you to turn off your mobile, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth wireless connections.
1. Press and hold the Power button.
2. Drag notification panel down then touch the Airplane mode.
4.5 Using the Touch screen
You can use the touch screen in the following ways:
Touch: Acts on items on the screen, such as application
and settings icons, to type letters and symbols using the onscreen keyboard, or to press onscreen buttons.
Touch and hold: Touch and hold an item on the screen
until an action occurs.
Drag: Touch and hold an item and move your finger on the
screen until you reach the target position.
Swipe or slide: Quickly slide your finger across the surface
of the screen, (without dragging an item). For example, slide the screen up or down to scroll a list,.
Double-tap: Tap quickly twice on a webpage, map, or other
screen to zoom. For example, double-tap a section of a webpage in Browser to zoom that section to fit the width of the screen. You can also double-tap to control the Camera zoom, in Maps, and in other applications.
Pinch: In some applications (Such as Maps, Browser, and
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