A68 User Guide
User Guide
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Congratulations on becoming a proud owner of the Micromax A68
Android mobile phone. Your A68 offers you a rich range of
applications and features and much more:
1 GHz Processor
Android ICS 4.0.4
10 cm I (4 Inch) IPS touch screen
Dual SIM
GPRS Edge Support
5 MP FF camera
External Memory (Expandable to 32 GB)
Multimedia
GPS
Gravity Sensor
Bluetooth 3.0/ Wi-Fi
USB 2.0
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1 Welcome 2
2 Phone Layout 5
2.1 Keys and Parts ................................................................................................... 5
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 10
4.1 Make a call ........................................................................................................ 10
4.2 End a call ............................................................................................................ 11
5 Send Messages 11
5.1 Create and Send Multimedia Message............................................ 12
5.2 Message Settings .......................................................................................... 12
5.3 Disable Phone Calls (Airplane mode) ................................ ............... 13
5.4 Using the Touch Screen ............................................................................ 13
5.5 Using the Phone’s Keys ............................................................................ 14
5.6 Switch to Recently Used Application ................................ ................. 15
5.7 Customize Home Screen ................................................................ .......... 16
5.8 Access Toolkits................................................................................................ 17
6 Working With Menus 17
6.1 Context Menus ................................................................................................ 18
6.2 Menu Icons ........................................................................................................ 18
7 Managing Notifications 19
7.1 Open the Notifications Panel ................................ .................................. 19
8 Multimedia 21
8.1 Camera ................................................................................................................ 21
8.2 Music ..................................................................................................................... 21
8.3 FM Radio ............................................................................................................ 22
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9 Manage Accounts 22
9.1 Why Use a Google Account ................................................................ .... 22
10 Connect to Networks and Devices 23
1.1 Connect to the Internet .............................................................................. 23
10.1Access Internet via Wi-Fi ......................................................................... 24
10.2Pair With Bluetooth Devices .................................................................. 24
1.2 Connect to Internet via your Phone.................................................... 24
11 Applications 25
12 Health and Safety Information 26
13 Taking Care of Your Device 27
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2.1 Keys and Parts
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USB connector
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Home key
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Earphone socket
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Back key
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Power Key
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Volume up
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Microphone
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Volume down
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LCD
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Camera lens
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Menu key
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Speaker
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3.1 Insert SIM card
The A68 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)
3. Finally insert the battery and replace the rear cover of the
mobile phone.
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Micro SD
Card
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.
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.
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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.
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 Screen lock.
3. Choose the type of locking as desired. You can set your
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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
Tap the icon on main menu or home screen to dial the
desired number.
Tap on any of the dialer , Call Logs , Contacts
tabs to make a call.
Tap on the menu key for more options.
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 from the desired
SIM.
Press the Volume Up/ Down keys on the left to adjust the
call volume.
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Touch to compose a
new text or
multimedia message.
Touch to open a
messaging
conversation
Touch to search for
desired messages
4.2 End a call
While during a call, touch the icon.
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You can use Messaging to exchange text messages and
multimedia messages with your friends.
Tap on the menu key for more messaging options as
you navigate through messaging screens.
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5.1 Create and Send Multimedia Message
1. Touch . Icon on the messaging screen.
2. Enter or select a mobile phone number.
3. Touch the composition text box and enter your message
body.
4. Touch the key to open the context menu.
5. Touch icon to attach various types of files.
5. Touch to send the MMS.
5.2 Message Settings
While in messaging screen, tap on the key to bring up
the messaging menu.
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2. Touch Settings to configure messages.
Your message settings provide you a rich range of options to
configure your message preferences.
5.3 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.
You can also activate/deactivate si lent mode or vibrate mode
from the menu that displays.
5.4 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
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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
the screen at once and pinching them together (to zoom out)
or spreading them apart (to zoom in).
Rotate the screen: On most screens, the orientation of the
screen changes as you rotate it. You can turn this feature on
and off.
5.5 Using the Phone’s Keys
The phone’s keys and soft buttons offers a lot of functions and
shortcuts.
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Button
Press
Press and hold
Home key: Opens the Home
screen.
Opens recently
used applications.
Menu key: Opens a context menu
related with current screen or
Application.
Back key: Opens the previous
screen you were working on.
5.6 Switch to Recently Used Application
1. Press and hold the icon for a few seconds.
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Touch an icon to open
an application
2. Touch an icon to open its application. Or press to
return to the current application.
5.7 Customize Home Screen
You can add applications, shortcuts, widgets, and other items
to any part of the Home screen or change the wallpaper.
1. Press to open the Home screen.
2. Touch or just touch and hold an empty location on
the Home screen.
3. A menu for customizing the home screen pops up.
4. Choose the desired options according to the available
options.
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5.8 Access Toolkits
You can access the toolkits from the home screen to perform
some notable settings.
To access toolkits, swipe the Home screen left once. The
toolkits screen displays which allows you to activate functions
such as Bluetooth, W i-FI, set screen brightness and so on
without having to go to Settings.
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The phone provides you with Context menus for accessing the
features in an intuitive way.
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Opens the dialer
Opens phonebook
Context menu
6.1 Context Menus
You can open context menu by touching on any
screen.
Not all screens have context menus. If you touch on
a screen that has no context menu, nothing happens.
6.2 Menu Icons
You have the following menu icons to easily let you access its
important features:
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Opens main menu
Opens messaging
Opens browser
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Notification icons informs you of new messages and events.
When you receive a notification, its icon appears in the status
bar, along with a summary that appears only briefly.
7.1 Open the Notifications Panel
Drag the status bar down from the top of the screen as shown
below.
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The Notifications panel displays your network provider name
and a list of your current notifications.
You can tap on the notification to respond to that
notification.
You can enable Wi-F i, Bluetooth, Data Connection and so
on by tapping on the respective icons displayed on top of
the notifications screen.
To close the notifications screen, just drag up the lower
portion of the Notifications panel to the top of the screen.
Or just press the back button. The panel also closes when
you touch a notification to respond to it.
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8.1 Camera
Your camera’s pictures and videos are stored in the SD card, so
you must insert one to use the Camera. You can copy pictures
and videos from the SD card to a PC and vice versa.
8.2 Music
You can easily transfer your favorite music from your PC to the
SD card and experience a whole world of interesting and
melodious music.
Touch the key or 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.
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8.3 FM Radio
You can listen to your favorite FM channels using the inbuilt
FM receiver of your phone.
Touch the key or the intuitive buttons and icons on
the phone in Radio interface to enjoy the features of your
inbuilt FM radio.
Press the phone’s volume up/down keys on the right side
of the mobile phone to adjust the volume.
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You can set up a corporate, Google account etc on your device. You
can do this by tapping Settings> Accounts & sync> Add Account:
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9.1 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, Google Maps, Navigation, Android Market, YouTube,
Messaging, and many more.
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Your phone can connect to a variety of networks and devices,
including Wi-Fi, GPRS, Bluetooth, devices, such as headsets.
You can also transfer files to/from your PC through the data
cable.
1.1 Connect to the Internet
To configure your Internet:
1. Go to Settings> Wireless & Networks >More> Mobile
Networks> Access point names.
Note Disable Airplane mode in case Access Point name is
not active.
3. 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.
3. After you have selected or configured the access point name,
go to Settings> SIM Management and tap Data Enabled to
enable Internet connection.
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10.1 Access Internet via Wi-Fi
To browse the Internet via Wi-Fi:
1. Go to Menu> settings> wireless & networks and then tap
Wi-Fi.
2. Next, go to Menu> settings> wireless & networks > Wi-Fi
Settings and then select the WIFI connection listed under
Wi-Fi networks.
10.2 Pair With Bluetooth Devices
1. Go to Settings > Wireless & networks> Bluetooth to turn it
on. Your phone scans and displays the Bluetooth devices in
range.
2. Touch Bluetooth again, and your phone will scan the device
automatically.
3. Touch the ID of the other device in the list in Settings to pair
them. If you are suggested with a passkey, enter, it in the
suggested device. is successful, your phone connects to the
device.
1.2 Connect to Internet via your Phone
You can browse the I nternet on your PC using your mobile
phone. To do this:
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1. Connect your mobile phone to your PC via the USB adaptor.
2. Go to Settings> Wireless & Networks> More> Tethering &
portable hotspot and then touch USB Tethering.
A prompt for installation will appear on your PC. Proceed as
suggested.
In case of Linux , Windows 7 and Vista OS, the drivers get
automatically installed.
However, in case of W indows XP, you need to manually install
the drivers.
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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 A110 handset and enjoy
the advantage.
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Please read the following guidelines regarding the use of your
phone. Not following them may be dangerous or illegal.
Safe Driving
Do not use the phone while driving. When you have to use the
phone, please use the personal hands-free kit.
Please do not put the phone onto any passenger seat or any
place from which it may fall down in case of vehicular collision
or emergency braking.
During Flight
Flight is influenced by interference caused by the phone. It is
illegal to use a phone on the airplane. Please turn off your
phone or switch to flight mode during a flight.
In Hospitals
Your Phone’s radio waves may interfere with the functioning
medical devices. Consult a physician or the manufacturer of
the medical device to determine whether they are adequately
shielded from external Radio Frequency. Switch off your
device when regulations instruct you to do so.
Do not carry the wireless device in the breast pocket.
Turn off the phone if there is any reason to suspect that
interference is taking place.
Unsafe Areas
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Please turn off your phone when you are close to a gas station
or in the vicinity of any place where fuel and chemical
preparations, or any other dangerous goods are stored.
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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. If your device gets wet, remove the
battery without turning on the device, wipe it with a dry cloth
and take it the service center.
Do not store the device in high or cold temperature. High
temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices and
damage batteries.
Do not use or store the device in dusty, dirty areas. Its moving
parts and electronic components can be damaged.
Do not attempt to open the device other than as instructed in
this guide. Repairing the 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
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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 well-ventilated place out of direct
sunlight. Charge the battery at room temperature range.
If the time span of the battery after charging 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.
Do not discard the battery with household trash. Please
dispose of used battery according to your local environmental
laws and guidelines.
Use manufacturer approved batteries, chargers, accessories
and supplies. Micromax will not be responsible for user’s
safety when using unapproved batteries or accessories.
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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.
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manual may differ from the actual product. Images shown are
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company names mentioned herein may be trademarks or
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The content of this manual may vary from the actual content
displayed in the mobile phone. In such a case, the later shall
govern.
Micromax keeps the right to make modifications to any of the
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content in this user guide without public announcement or
prior notification.
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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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