Micromax Canvas A1 User Guide

CONTENTS

INTRODUCING ANDROID ONE .................................................. 3

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

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

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

GETTING STARTED................................................................ 6

SIM CARD INSERTION ....................................................... 6

MEMORY CARD INSERTION .................................................. 7

HANDSET KEYS ................................................................ 9

ON-SCREEN KEYS ........................................................... 10

CHARGING THE BATTERY .................................................. 10

BASIC PHONE FEATURES....................................................... 11

SIGNING IN WITH YOUR GOOGLE ACCOUNT ............................ 11

HOME SCREEN ............................................................... 12

APPS LAUNCHER ............................................................. 14

NOTIFICATIONS ............................................................. 15

GRAVITY SENSOR ........................................................... 16

PHONE UNLOCKING METHODS ............................................ 16

USE GOOGLE SEARCH ...................................................... 19

USING THE TOUCH SCREEN ................................................... 20

TAP AND HOLD .............................................................. 20

DRAG AN ITEM .............................................................. 20

SCROLL ....................................................................... 20

SWIPE......................................................................... 21

USING THE PINCH ZOOM .................................................. 21

DOUBLE-TAP ................................................................. 21

USING THE ONSCREEN KEYBOARD ....................................... 22

RECENT APPS ................................................................ 23

CALLING AND MESSAGING ..................................................... 24

MAKE A CALL ................................................................ 24

CONTACTS .................................................................... 24

AIRPLANE MODE ............................................................ 25

SEND MESSAGE.............................................................. 26

MULTIMEDIA ..................................................................... 27

CAMERA ...................................................................... 27

PHOTOS....................................................................... 28

PLAY MUSIC .................................................................. 28

FM RADIO .................................................................... 29

SETTINGS, NETWORKS, AND APPS ........................................... 30

CONNECT TO THE INTERNET .............................................. 30

TETHERING & PORTABILITY ............................................... 30

PAIR WITH BLUETOOTH DEVICES ........................................ 32

CONFIGURING E-MAIL ..................................................... 32

GOOGLE MAPS ............................................................... 33

MANAGE APPS ............................................................... 34

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......................................................... 35

TAKING CARE OF YOUR DEVICE ............................................... 36

BATTERY RECOMMENDATIONS ............................................ 37

RECYCLE YOUR PHONE ..................................................... 38

Introducing Android One

Your Micromax AQ4501 is an Android One phone. It runs Android

4.4.4 KitKat and, unlike other phones, automatically gets upgraded to the latest version of Android as soon as it is released. That means you can download from millions of the newest apps, games, movies, and books available on the Google Play Store, and can be sure that they will run fast. Android One phones also have the best of Google built-in, including your favorite apps like Google Search, Maps, and YouTube, as well as exciting new apps like Google Now, Voice Search, and Google Translate.

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 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.

Understand Your Phone

Getting Started

SIM Card Insertion

Your AQ4501 is a dual-SIM phone that supports two micro SIMs. To insert the micro SIM card(s):

1. Switch off your phone and remove the rear cover and

battery as shown in the following image:

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 the memory card:

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

cover and battery.

2. Flip up the metal latch and insert the memory card into

the slot as illustrated in the following images:

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, switch to airplane mode, or adjust the sound profiles.

 Adjust the phone volume

from the volume keys available on the right side of the device.

On-Screen Keys

Keys Functions

 Opens the most recently

used apps.

 Opens the Home screen.  On long tap, displays an

option to open Google Now.

 Opens the previous

screen you were working on.

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.

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. Configure your Google account on this phone to access 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.

Internet connection will be required for the Google account setup step to appear.

To sign in to your Google Account at a later time, → → 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 various items. To view quick options, change wallpaper, add widgets, or open

settings section, long tap on the home screen. You can add extensions to the home screen by placing app

shortcuts on the extended home screen. Your AQ4501 will show only those extended home screens which have some shortcut placed on them.

The bottom pane has five launcher icons which allow you to open different sections in the phone. Except the apps 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.

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