Micromax AE90 User Guide

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

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

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

GOOGLE

MANAGE APPLICATIONS ........................................... 32

MAPS ................................................... 31

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

TAKING CARE OF YOUR DEVICE ......................... 34

BATTERY RECOMMENDATIONS ................................... 35

RECYCLE YOUR PHONE ............................................ 35

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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

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.

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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