Micromax A57 User Guide
A57 User Guide
User Guide
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1.1 Exciting Features
Congratulations on becoming a proud owner of the Micromax
A57 Android mobile phone. You have now joined the millions of
satisfied Micromax customers spread across the Globe. Your A57
device offers you these exciting features and much more:
Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread)
8.89 cm Display
Camera
1 GHz Processor
External Memory (Expandable to 32 GB)
Dual SIM
Multimedia
GPS
Gravity sensor
Wi-fi
GPS
Bluetooth 2.1
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Contents
1 Welcome 2
1.1 Exciting Features .............................................................................................. 2
2 Phone Layout 5
2.1 Keys and Parts ................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Icons and Indicators ........................................................................................ 6
3 Getting Started 7
3.1 Insert SIM card ................................................................................................... 7
3.2 Insert Memory card ......................................................................................... 8
3.3 Unlock the Phone ............................................................................................. 9
4 Placing and Receiving Calls 11
4.1 Make a Call ....................................................................................................... 11
4.2 Conference Call .............................................................................................. 12
4.3 Disable Phone Calls (Airplane mode) ............................................... 13
4.4 Using the Touch screen ............................................................................. 13
4.5 Using the Phone’s Buttons ...................................................................... 14
4.6 Open and Close the Launcher .............................................................. 14
4.7 Switch to Recently Used Application ................................................. 15
5 The Home Screen 17
5.1 Customize Home Screen .......................................................................... 18
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6 Working With Menus 19
6.1 Context Menus ................................................................................................ 19
6.2 Options menus ................................................................................................ 20
6.3 Menu Icons ........................................................................................................ 20
7 Connect to the Internet 21
7.1 Access Internet via Wi-Fi .......................................................................... 22
8 Managing Notifications 22
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8.1 Open the Notifications Panel .................................................................. 22
8.2 Respond to Notifications ........................................................................... 23
8.3 Close Notifications Panel.......................................................................... 23
9 Messaging 24
9.1 Create and Send Multimedia Message............................................ 25
9.2 Forward a message ..................................................................................... 26
9.3 Lock a Message ............................................................................................. 27
9.4 Using the Onscreen Keyboard .............................................................. 27
9.5 Enter Various Characters ......................................................................... 28
10 Multimedia 29
10.1Camera ............................................................................................................... 29
10.2Gallery ................................................................................................................. 29
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10.3Music .................................................................................................................... 30
10.4FM Radio ........................................................................................................... 31
10.5Record Sounds .............................................................................................. 31
11 Manage Accounts 32
11.1Why Use a Google Account ................................................................... 32
12 Connect to Networks and Devices 32
12.1Connect to Internet ...................................................................................... 32
12.2Connect to Wi-Fi Networks ..................................................................... 32
12.3Pair With Bluetooth Devices .................................................................. 32
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12.4Install Secure Certificate from SD Card .......................................... 34
13 Applications 34
14 Phone Settings 35
15 Health and Safety Information 38
16 Taking Care of Your Device 40
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2.1 Keys and Parts
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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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Camera Lens
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Receiver
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Volume up
3
Back key
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Volume down
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Home Key
10
Speaker
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Recent Apps/Context
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Power key
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USB connector
2.2 Icons and Indicators
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being used
New message
Airplane mode is
activated
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3.1 Insert SIM card
The A57 is a Dual SIM mobile phone allowing you to use the
facility of two networks.
To insert SIM card(s):
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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SIM 2
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.
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Micro SD
Card
3. Finally insert the battery and the 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.
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 > Location & Security.
2. Touch Set up screen lock.
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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
dial the desired number...
Touch the icon on main menu or the home screen
to make a call from call log, contact, groups or favorites.
To dial an international number, touch and hold the 0 key
to enter the Plus (+) symbol, and then enter the
international country prefix, followed by the phone
number
Touch the icon to dial the number.
Press the Volume Up/ Down keys to adjust the call
volume.
You can access Call Logs, Contacts or groups from the
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dialer screen.
While during a call, touch the icon to end
a call.
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.
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4.3 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. Touch the Airplane mode.
4.4 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
Gallery) you can zoom in and out by placing two fingers on
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