CONTENTS
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
TURNING YOUR PHONE ON/ OFF ................................. 7
HANDSET KEYS ........................................................ 7
CHARGING THE BATTERY ............................................ 8
BASIC PHONE FEATURES ................................. 10
USING THE TOUCH SCREEN .............................. 16
TM
GOOGLE
HOME SCREEN ....................................................... 10
APPLICATION LAUNCHER .......................................... 11
NOTIFICATIONS ...................................................... 12
GRAVITY SENSOR ................................................... 13
PHONE LOCKING TECHNIQUES ................................... 14
USE GOOGLE
TAP AND HOLD ....................................................... 16
DRAG AN ITEM ....................................................... 17
SCROLL ................................................................ 17
SWIPE .................................................................. 18
USING THE PINCH ZOOM .......................................... 18
DOUBLE-TAP.......................................................... 19
USING THE ONSCREEN KEYBOARD ............................. 19
ACCOUNT .............................................. 10
TM
SEARCH ......................................... 16
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TASK MANAGER ..................................................... 20
CALLING AND MESSAGING ................................ 22
MAKE A CALL ......................................................... 22
CONTACTS ............................................................ 22
IN CALL OPTIONS.................................................... 23
AIRPLANE MODE..................................................... 24
SEND MESSAGE ..................................................... 24
MULTIMEDIA ................................................... 25
CAMERA ............................................................... 25
GALLERY .............................................................. 25
MUSIC PLAYER....................................................... 26
FM RADIO............................................................. 27
SETTINGS, NETWORKS, AND APPLICATIONS ........ 28
CONNECT TO THE INTERNET ...................................... 28
TETHERING & PORTABILITY ....................................... 29
PAIR WITH BT DEVICES ........................................... 30
CONFIGURING E-MAIL ............................................. 30
TM
GOOGLE
MANAGE APPLICATIONS ........................................... 32
MAPS ................................................... 31
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS..................................... 33
TAKING CARE OF YOUR DEVICE ......................... 34
BATTERY RECOMMENDATIONS ................................... 35
RECYCLE YOUR PHONE ............................................ 35
COPYRIGHT .................................................... 36
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The Android Advantage
Micromax AE90 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.
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.
Applications 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 applications.
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 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
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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 AE90 is a dual SIM phone. 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 below:
2. Insert the SIM card correctly in the card slot(s), as
illustrated in the following image:
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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 below:
3. Place back the battery and 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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Turning Your Phone On/ Off
Press and hold the Power key for a few seconds to switch on/off the
phone.
To restart your phone, long press the Power key and
select Reboot.
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 adjust the
sound profiles.
Adjust the phone volume from
the volume keys available on the
left side of the device.
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Opens a menu with items that
affect the current screen or
application.
Opens the Home screen. If you
are viewing the left or right
extended Home screen, opens the
central Home screen.
On long tap, opens the most
recently used applications.
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.
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.
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Basic Phone Features
TM
Google
Your GoogleTM Account lets you take full advantage of applications
and services offered by GoogleTM Android market. Configure your
GoogleTM account on this handset to get access to your GoogleTM
mails, GoogleTM Play Store, GoogleTM Maps, and much more.
GoogleTM account setup will be prompted when you turn on your
handset for the first time.
Account
Network connection will be required for the Google
account setup step to appear.
However, you may configure your GoogleTM account at any later
stage from → → Add account → Google. Follow the
registration steps to successfully configure your mail account on the
device.
If you do not have an existing Google
may create one from the account configuring step.
You may add various other accounts, depending on
your applications.
TM
TM
account, you
Home Screen
You can personalize your home screen with shortcuts, widgets,
wallpapers and other items. Swipe left or right on the home screen
to view the next extended home screen. Your AE90 has five home
screens including one center home screen and four extended home
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screens.
In the bottom pane, there will be five launcher icons for you to open
different sections in the phone. Except the application 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.
Application Launcher
Application launcher or Application menu is available right in the
middle of the home screen bottom pane.
Tap to view all inbuilt and installed applications and widgets. In
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the application menu, tap and hold any application/widget to take it
to the home screen; release the hold to place at any desired location
on the home screen.
Widgets allow placing application shortcuts on your home screen.
You can place analog clock, your recent call logs, and other such
sections of your phone on the home page and access them directly!
View all available widgets by tapping the Widget tab in the
Application menu screen or just swipe through the menu icons to the
widgets screen.
Notifications
Notification icons inform you of new messages and events as and
when it appears in the device.
Open Notification Panel
Close Notification Panel
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Use the
Quick
Toolkit
Clear all Notifications
When you receive a notification, its icon appears in the status bar,
along with a brief summary. You may clear each notification
separately by swiping it towards left or right.
Quick toolkit is available on the upper pane of the notification panel.
You may swipe through to view all the quick tool icons. The 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 from → →
Display → Auto-rotate screen.
Or
You can enable/disable the auto-rotate feature by dragging down the
notification panel, tapping Auto rotation in the quick toolkit.
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Face Recognition
Phone Locking Techniques
You may need to provide PIN, password, draw a pattern, take your
face in front of the phone screen, 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.
Allowing you to keep your
face as screen unlocking
password. You just need
Look at your phone to unlock it!
to look at your phone to
unlock it.
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PIN
You may enter a PIN and
Pattern
Password
Slide
set it as your screen
Enter your PIN to unlock your
phone!
Set and draw your desired
pattern!
Enter your password to unlock!
Slide from lock icon to unlock
icon!
unlocking password.
You can set your own
pattern by connecting the
dots to prevent your
phone from unauthorized
access.
You may enter any desired
password and set it as
your screen unlocking
password.
Just wake up the screen
and slide the lock icon
towards the unlock icon to
unlock your phone.
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You may set any desired locking technique from →
→ Security → Screen lock.
It is important to remember your screen lock
password/pattern/PIN.
You can disable all unlocking methods from your handset by
selecting the None option.
Use Google TM Search
Search anything in your phone or in the outside world from GoogleTM
Search. You can type your search keywords or can even speak it up
as your search supports voice recognition also. Use voice commands
to access various useful sections on your handset.
GoogleTM Search is available in the application menu.
To use GoogleTM voice search, tap and speak your search
keywords. The phone will return the GoogleTM search results based
on your input.
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, as shown in the
following image:
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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 as
illustrated in the following image.
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Double-tap
Tap quickly twice on a webpage, map, or other screen to zoom. For
example, double-tap a section of a webpage in the browser to zoom
that section.
Using the Onscreen Keyboard
Some applications 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.
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Tap to switch to
QWERTY touch
Tap to change
Tap to switch to
pad
the sentence
casing.
Backspace to
erase the
entered text.
numerical
keyboard with
punctuation
symbols.
speech-to-text
recognition.
After typing, press button to close the keyboard.
Tap and hold the text field to open a menu and to
cut/copy/paste text.
Task Manager
Tap and hold the key on the home screen to view the task
manager. You can easily remove items from the task manager to
free some memory and make your phone work faster.
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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.
Apart from the dialer, you can make calls from the call
log or phonebook by tapping the or icon
respectively for the desired list of phone numbers.
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.
contact groups
Search for your desired contacts under any of the three
tabs by tapping icon.
Add a new contact in the contacts list by tapping .
contacts
favorite contacts
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You can synchronize your contacts list with any of your account
configured on this device.
To synchronize your contacts list:
1. Tap the button 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.
For 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.
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 put the call on hold.
Tap to connect with your paired BT device.
Tap to listen via the speaker.
Tap to view the dial pad.
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Tap to end the call.
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 Airplane mode in the
quick toolkit.
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 tap 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 Recent, Contacts, or Groups
to view and select contact(s) from the call logs, contact
list, or contact group list.
5. Tap the appropriate send icon to send the multimedia
message.
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Multimedia
Capture Switch to Video
Recording mode
Open picture
Switch between front
and rear camera
Manage
Camera
Go to →
camera
flash light
You can share/copy/move/delete images and videos from
the gallery.
Camera settings
Gallery
Go to →
You can use the Gallery to view pictures and play videos and share
files. Tap an album to open and view its contents.
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gallery
Music Player
Turn on/off repeat
Turn on
/off songs
Open the
playlist Play previously
Play next song in the
Play/Pause song
Go to →
shuffle
songs
played song
playlist
Press the phone’s volume up/down keys on the left 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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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 plug-in
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 left side
of the mobile phone to adjust the volume.
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Settings, Networks, and
Applications
Your phone can connect to a variety of networks and devices,
including Internet, Wi-Fi, 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 →
Network settings and select the SIM for which access
point name is to be configured. Tap Access Point Names
and 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.
1. After you have selected or configured the access point
name, go to → → More → Mobile networks
and select the Data enabled option to 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.
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Tethering & Portability
You can use your AE90 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 and get access to the
Internet on your PC/laptop.
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. Select the Portable 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 Set
up Wi-Fi hotspot option.
Your mobile operator will charge you based on your
GPRS data usage.
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Pair With BT Devices
Go to → → BT.
To pair your AE90 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.
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 AE90 at the top of the scanned device
list to make your AE90 visible on other devices.
Configuring E-Mail
You can check and reply to your emails from your AE90 from
anywhere and at 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 → Email
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.
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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.
GoogleTM Maps
GoogleTM Maps is a web based service offered by Google Inc. which
offers you access to various map based services. You can view
various streets, landmarks and can even plan your routes with the
help of GoogleTM Maps. It comes with a navigation system (GPS
required) which gives step-by-step route guidance while driving or
walking. You can even download maps for offline usage. This serves
as a useful application for your day-to-day usage.
Settings required for GoogleTM map access include:
Enable location access from → → Location
services by selecting the Google’s location service and
Location & Google search option.
Turn on GPS satellites from → → Location
services → GPS satellites.
Go to → to start using GoogleTM Maps.
Internet connection is required for using Google
When you use the map, you use your Internet
connection to transfer data to and from your phone.
The Google
every street, country or region.
TM
Maps application may not be available in
TM
Maps.
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Micromax does not guarantee the accuracy of any
directional services
Manage Applications
Your phone comes with a host of applications to make your life
easier and more convenient. The Android phones offer users access
to unlimited entertainment sources. You can download applications,
games, movies, and books from the ever increasing Android market.
New items get added almost daily to the market to give users a
never ending fun experience.
To view and manage the list of all downloaded, on SD card, and
running applications, go to → → Apps → Manage apps.
To download applications, games, movies, and books from the
Android Market, go to → to access the GoogleTM Android
Market. View the details and download items, as desired.
Not all items are free of cost in the Android Market.
You need to enable internet connection and configure
GoogleTM account on your device to get access to the
Android Market.
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Safety Precautions
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, dust cap, lens ring and
lens cap as well as the microSD card can be dismantled and
swallowed by small children.
Do not place the phone near electromagnetic data carriers such as
credit/Debit cards. Information stored on them could be lost.
Permanent hearing loss 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.
Ring tones, info tones and hands-free talking are reproduced
through the loudspeaker. Do not hold the phone to the ear when it
rings or when you have switched on the hands-free function.
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, SIM 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.
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Only use Micromax specified batteries and charging devices.
All batteries can cause property damage, injury or burns if a
conductive material Tap the exposed 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.
Do not use the phone while driving. When you have to use the
phone, please use the personal hands-free kit$.
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 in case
of vehicular 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.
Professional service: The phone must be installed or repaired by
Micromax authorized personnel. You are likely to suffer a huge risk
when you install or repair this phone by yourself, which also 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. 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 get damaged.
Do not attempt to open the device other than as instructed in this guide.
Repairing this 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
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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 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. If the time that the battery powers equipment
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.
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 electronic or electrical waste
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.
Note: Micromax will not bear any responsibility for any incompliance with the
above mentioned guidelines or improper usage of the mobile phone.
equipment by relocating over to the specified collection point for
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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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