Micromax A71 User Guide

CONTENTS
THE ANDROID ADVANTAGE............................................ 4
READ ME FIRST .......................................................... 4
DISCLAIMERS ......................................................................... 4
INSTRUCTIONAL ICONS ............................................................ 5
GETTING STARTED ...................................................... 6
PHONE LAYOUT ..................................................................... 7
INSERT SIM CARD .................................................................. 7
INSERT MEMORY CARD ........................................................... 8
TURNING YOUR PHONE ON/ OFF .............................................. 9
CHARGING THE BATTERY ........................................................ 9
LOCKING/UNLOCKING THE PHONE .......................................... 10
PLACING AND RECEIVING CALLS .................................. 13
MAKE A CALL ....................................................................... 14
IN CALL OPTIONS ................................................................. 14
CONFERENCE CALL .............................................................. 15
MAKE AN INTERNATIONAL CALL .............................................. 16
END A CALL ......................................................................... 16
DISABLE PHONE CALLS ......................................................... 16
HEADSET ............................................................................ 16
CHANGING THE PHONES VOLUME .......................................... 17
SENSORS ............................................................................ 17
USING THE TOUCH SCREEN ......................................... 18
TAP AND HOLD ..................................................................... 19
DRAG AN ITEM ..................................................................... 19
SCROLL .............................................................................. 20
SWIPE ................................................................................. 20
USING THE PINCH ZOOM ....................................................... 20
DOUBLE-TAP ........................................................................ 21
CHANGE THE ORIENTATION ................................................... 21
USING THE HANDSETS KEYS ................................................. 22
THE HOME SCREEN .............................................................. 22
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LAUNCHER ICONS ................................................................. 23
CONTEXT MENU ................................................................... 23
OPTIONS MENUS .................................................................. 24
SWITCH BETWEEN HOME SCREENS ........................................ 24
REARRANGE ITEMS ON THE HOME SCREEN ............................. 25
CUSTOMIZE HOME SCREEN ................................................... 25
MANAGING NOTIFICATIONS .......................................... 27
OPEN THE NOTIFICATIONS PANEL .......................................... 28
RESPOND TO NOTIFICATIONS................................................. 28
CLOSE NOTIFICATIONS PANEL ............................................... 28
NOTIFICATION S SHORTCUT ICONS ......................................... 29
MESSAGING ............................................................. 31
CREATE AND SEND MULTIMEDIA MESSAGE ............................. 32
FORWARD A MESSAGE .......................................................... 32
LOCK A MESSAGE ................................................................ 33
USING THE ONSCREEN KEYBOARD ......................................... 34
MULTIMEDIA ............................................................. 35
CAMERA .............................................................................. 36
GALLERY ............................................................................. 37
MUSIC................................................................................. 37
FM RADIO ........................................................................... 38
RECORD SOUND .................................................................. 38
CONNECTING TO NETWORKS AND DEVICES ..................... 40
CONNECT TO THE INTERNET .................................................. 41
PAIR WITH BT DEVICES ........................................................ 43
MANAGING ACCOUNTS ............................................... 44
WHY USE A GOOGLE ACCOUNT ............................................. 45
START GMAIL ....................................................................... 45
CONFIGURING E-MAIL ........................................................... 45
USING E-MAIL ...................................................................... 46
GOOGLE SEARCH ................................................................. 46
SYNCHRONIZE CONTACT LIST ................................................ 47
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USING APPLICATIONS AND WIDGETS ............................. 48
DOWNLOAD APPLICATIONS FROM ANDROID MARKET ................ 49
WIDGETS ............................................................................ 49
TASKBAR ............................................................................. 50
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................................... 53
TAKING CARE OF YOUR DEVICE .................................... 54
BATTERY RECOMMENDATIONS ............................................... 55
RECYCLE YOUR PHONE ......................................................... 55
COPYRIGHT .............................................................. 55
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Micromax A71 comes with Jelly Bean 4.1.2 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.
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DISCLAIMERS
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Please read all safety precautions and this manual carefully
The descriptions in this manual are based on the default
Available features and additional services may vary by device,
Applications and their functions may vary based on the
The colors, specifications, functions and graphics
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before using your device to ensure safe and proper use.
settings of your device.
software, or service provider.
country, region, software or hardware specifications. Micromax is not liable for performance issues caused by third­party applications.
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
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guide without prior notice.
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.
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.
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 and
battery as illustrated below:
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2. Insert the SIM card correctly in the card slot(s) as illustrated
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
below:
3. Place back the battery and rear cover.
INSERT MEMORY CARD
To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a memory card.
1. Switch off the mobile phone, and then remove the rear
cover.
2. Insert the memory card into the slot as illustrated below:
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3. Place back the cover of the mobile phone and switch it on to
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.
start using your handset.
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 Security Screen
lock.
2. Choose the type of locking as desired. You can set your
screen lock based on sliding, pattern, PIN, Password, or none.
Using the Pattern Lock
Pattern Lock is a security feature you can enable on your phone to prevent it from unauthorized access. You can draw a pattern by connecting the dots (as shown in the following image).
To set the unlock method:
1. On the Home screen, tap Security.
2. Select Screen lock.
3. Choose Pattern and then follow the guided instructions to
set the pattern lock.
Note: You can also set other locking methods as desired from Screen lock.
Other screen locking methods available in your A71 include:
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Slide: Just wake up the screen and slide the Micromax icon
towards the unlock icon to unlock your phone.
PIN: You may enter a PIN and set it as your screen
unlocking password.
Password: You may enter any desired password and set it
as your screen unlocking password.
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MAKE A CALL
To make a call:
1. Tap on the main menu or the home screen to dial the
desired number.
2. Tap to enter the desired number to be dialed.
Or
Tap to open the Call log and select a number to make call.
Or
Tap to open the Contacts and select the number to make call.
3. Tap to make call from SIM 1 and to make call from
SIM2.
IN CALL OPTIONS
Press the Volume up/ down keys on the left side to adjust
the call volume.
Tap to add another person to the call. Tap to mute your voice so that the phone’s MIC will not
transmit voice to the other end. You can resume transmitting
your voice by tapping again.
Tap to start and stop call recording. Tap to hold the call. Tap the icon again to resume the
call.
Tap to listen via the speaker.
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Tap to view the dial pad. Tap to end the call.
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 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 . During the conference call, tap MANAGE CONFERENCE to
manage the conference call participants.
Note: Your device supports conference calls (network service) between a select numbers of participants depending to the service
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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 left 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, slide the top icon menu of the
notification panel towards left and tap the icon to enable/disable the airplane mode.
HEADSET
Insert Headset to divert all types of phone sounds to your headset.
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You will be required to plug in your headset before starting the FM Radio. The headset works as antenna for the FM radio.
CHANGING THE PHONE’S VOLUME
You can adjust the volume of your handset by using the volume keys on the left side of the handset as shown:
SENSORS
Your phone has gravity sensors to detect gravity and display correct orientation based on the motion.
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