Micromax A82 User Manual

Contents

CONTENTS ......................................................................... 1

THE ANDROID ADVANTAGE...................................................... 3

READ ME FIRST ................................................................... 3

DISCLAIMER ....................................................................... 3

UNDERSTAND YOUR PHONE ..................................................... 5

GETTING STARTED................................................................ 5

SIM CARD INSERTION ....................................................... 5

MEMORY CARD INSERTION .................................................. 6

HANDSET KEYS ................................................................ 7

CHARGING THE BATTERY .................................................... 8

BASIC PHONE FEATURES......................................................... 9

SIGNING IN WITH YOUR GOOGLE ACCOUNT .............................. 9

HOME SCREEN ............................................................... 10

APP LAUNCHER .............................................................. 11

NOTIFICATIONS ............................................................. 12

GRAVITY SENSOR ........................................................... 13

PHONE LOCKING TECHNIQUES ............................................ 14

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 APPS ................................................................ 21

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CALLING AND MESSAGING ..................................................... 22

MAKE A CALL ................................................................ 22

CONTACTS .................................................................... 22

AIRPLANE MODE ............................................................ 23

SEND MESSAGE.............................................................. 24

MULTIMEDIA ..................................................................... 25

CAMERA ...................................................................... 25

GALLERY ...................................................................... 25

MUSIC PLAYER ............................................................... 26

FM RADIO .................................................................... 27

VIDEO PLAYER ............................................................... 28

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SETTINGS, NETWORKS, AND APPS ........................................... 28

CONNECT TO THE INTERNET .............................................. 28

TETHERING & PORTABILITY ............................................... 29

PAIR WITH BT DEVICES ................................................... 30

CONFIGURING E-MAIL ..................................................... 31

GOOGLE MAPS ............................................................... 32

MANAGE APPS ............................................................... 32

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......................................................... 33

TAKING CARE OF YOUR DEVICE ............................................... 35

BATTERY RECOMMENDATIONS ............................................ 36

RECYCLE YOUR PHONE ..................................................... 36

COPYRIGHT ...................................................................... 37

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The Android Advantage

Micromax A82 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 apps or upgrade existing apps
to improve the functions. At the Android market, an ever growing
range of apps, 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.

 Apps 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
apps.

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

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notice. Micromax keeps the right to modify the content
in this user guide without prior 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

SIM Card Insertion

Your A82 is a dual-SIM phone. Switch off your phone before SIM
insertion/removal and insert the SIM card in the SIM slots
correctly.

To insert the SIM card:

1. Switch off your phone and remove the rear cover
and battery as illustrated in the following images:

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2. Insert the SIM card correctly in the card slot(s), as
illustrated in the following image:

3. Place back the battery and rear cover.

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.

Memory Card Insertion

To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a memory
card.

To insert memory card:

1. Switch off the mobile phone, and then remove the rear

cover and battery.

2. Insert the memory card into the slot as illustrated in

the following image:

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3. Place back the battery and rear cover of the mobile

phone.

Use only compatible memory cards with this device.
Incompatible memory cards may damage the device
and corrupt the data stored in the card.

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

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adjust the sound profiles.

 Adjust the phone volume from

the volume keys available on
the right 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.

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.

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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.

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 A82 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

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Widgets.

App 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 hold any app to take it to the home screen; release the
hold to place at any desired location on the home screen.

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Notifications

Open Notification Panel

Close Notification Panel

Notification icons inform you of new messages and events as and
when it appears in the device.

Open the Toolkit

Clear all Notifications

When you receive a notification, its icon appears in the status

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bar, along with a brief summary. You may clear each notification

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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

Allows you to keep
your face as screen
unlocking password.
You just need to look
at your phone to
unlock it.

Look at your phone to unlock it!

Voice Recognition

Speak your password to unlock!

Allows 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!

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Password

You may enter any
desired password and
set it as your screen
unlocking password.

Enter your password to unlock!

Slide

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.

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Just wake up the
screen and slide the
lock icon towards the
unlock icon to unlock
your phone.

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 webpage, map, or
other screen to zoom. For example, double­tap a section of a webpage in the browser to
zoom that section.

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Using the Onscreen Keyboard

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

Tap to

change 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.

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pad

Backspace to
erase the
entered text.

Recent Apps

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

Search for your desired contacts under any of the
three tabs by tapping icon.

contacts

contact groups

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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 key 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.

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

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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.

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

Capture Switch to Video

Capture

Swap between

camera

Manage

S

ettings HDR mode

Camera

Go to →

modes

Gallery

Go to →
You can use the Gallery to view pictures and share files. Tap an

album to open and view its contents.

camera flash

light

front and back

Recording
mode

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Music Player

Turn on/off repeat

Play

Play next song in the

Play/Pause song

Turn on/off

Opens the playlist

Search music

Opens the

Track

options

Go to →

Music library

songs shuffle

songs

previously
played song

Press the phone’s volume up/down keys on the right
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 plug­in 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 right
side of the mobile phone to adjust the volume.

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Video Player

Play/Pause video

Change

the video

Stop/Loop/

Go to →

Settings, Networks, and Apps

Your phone can connect to a variety of networks and devices,
including Internet, Wi-Fi, GPRS, BT, 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 →

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Trim the

video

screen

size

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.

Tethering & Portability

You can use your A82 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.

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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.

Pair With BT Devices

Go to → → BT.
To pair your A82 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.

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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 A82 at the top of the scanned device
list to make your A82 visible on other devices.

Configuring E-Mail

You can check and reply to your emails from your A82 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.

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.

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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
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

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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.

Safety Precautions

Switch off your device in any area with potential explosive
atmosphere. Sparks arising out of radio frequency may cause
fire or explosion. Therefore switch off your device at refueling
stations, fuel depots, chemical plants or places where
blasting operation is in progress. 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 or micro SD card
can be dismantled and swallowed by small children.

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Do not place the phone near electromagnetic data carriers
such as credit/Debit cards. Information stored on them could
be lost.

Permanent damage to hearing 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.

Manufacturers of medical devices recommend a minimum
distance of 15.3 cm (6 inches) between a wireless device and
an implanted medical device such as pacemaker or
cardioverter defibrillator to avoid issues arising out of radio
frequency interference.

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 (if not
inbuilt), SIM card 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.

The phone may cause interference in the vicinity of TV sets,
radios and PCs.

Only use Micromax specified batteries and charging devices.
The battery may cause damage, injury or burns if a
conductive material closes the circuit of the 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.

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Do not use the phone while driving. When you have to use
the phone, please use the earpiece.

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 during 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.

The phone must be repaired by Micromax authorized
personnel only. Repairing this phone by yourself other than
our authorized service agents/centers 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. Extreme

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 get damaged.

 Do not attempt to open the device other than as instructed in this

guide.

 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

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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. After a full charge, if the power reserve of

the battery tend to deplete inordinately faster 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

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.

electronic or electrical waste equipment by relocating over to

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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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