Micromax Canvas HD Plus 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
HANDSET KEYS ......................................................................................................... 7
CHARGING THE BATTERY ......................................................................................... 8
BASIC PHONE FEATURES ............................................................................................... 9
TM
GOOGLE
ACCOUNT............................................................................................... 9
HOME SCREEN ........................................................................................................10
APPLICATION LAUNCHER .......................................................................................10
NOTIFICATIONS........................................................................................................11
GRAVITY SENSOR ....................................................................................................12
PHONE LOCKING TECHNIQUES ..............................................................................12
TM
USE GOOGLE
SEARCH .......................................................................................15
USING THE TOUCH SCREEN .........................................................................................16
TAP AND HOLD........................................................................................................16
DRAG AN ITEM ........................................................................................................16
SCROLL.....................................................................................................................16
SWIPE .......................................................................................................................17
USING THE PINCH ZOOM .......................................................................................17
DOUBLE-TAP ............................................................................................................17
USING THE ONSCREEN KEYBOARD .......................................................................18
RECENT APPLICATIONS ..........................................................................................19
CALLING AND MESSAGING ..........................................................................................20
MAKE A CALL ..........................................................................................................20
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CONTACTS................................................................................................................20
VIDEO CALL..............................................................................................................21
AIRPLANE MODE ....................................................................................................22
SEND MESSAGE ......................................................................................................22
MULTIMEDIA .................................................................................................................24
CAMERA ...................................................................................................................24
GALLERY ...................................................................................................................24
MUSIC PLAYER ........................................................................................................25
VIDEO PLAYER .........................................................................................................26
FM RADIO................................................................................................................26
SETTINGS, NETWORKS, AND APPLICATIONS .............................................................28
CONNECT TO THE INTERNET..................................................................................28
TETHERING & PORTABILITY ...................................................................................29
PAIR WITH BT DEVICES .........................................................................................30
CONFIGURING E-MAIL............................................................................................30
TM
GOOGLE
MAPS....................................................................................................31
MANAGE APPLICATIONS ........................................................................................32
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 A190 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 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
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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 A190 is a dual SIM phone with one standard SIM slot and another
micro SIM slot. Switch off your phone before SIM insertion/removal
and insert the SIM card in the SIM slots correctly.
1. Remove back cover. 2. Remove battery.
3. Insert SIM card.
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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.
1. Remove back cover. 2. Remove battery. 3. Insert memory
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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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 adjust the
sound profiles.
Adjust the phone volume from
the volume keys available on the
left side of the device.
Opens a menu with items that
affect the current screen or
application.
If tapped when on the home
screen, opens options to
personalize the home screen.
On long tap, opens the most
recently used applications.
Opens the Home screen. If you
are viewing the left or right
extended Home screen, opens
the central Home screen.
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On long tap, opens Google
TM
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.
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
Account
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.
Network connection will be required for the GoogleTM
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 GoogleTM account, you may
create one from the account configuring step.
You may add various other accounts, depending on your
applications.
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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
application shortcuts on the extended home screen. Your A190 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 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.
Know More About Widgets…
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 key and then tapping Widgets.
Application Launcher
Application launcher or Application menu is available right in the
middle of the home screen bottom pane.
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Tap to view all inbuilt and installed applications. In the application
Open Notification Panel
Close Notification Panel
menu, tap and hold any application to take it to the home screen;
release the hold to place at any desired location on the home screen.
Notifications
Notification icons inform you of new messages and events as and
when it appears in the device.
Open the Toolkit
Clear all Notifications
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