Contents
THE ANDROI D ADV ANTAGE.............................................................................. 2
READ ME FIRS T .................................................................................................... 2
UNDE RSTAND YOUR PHONE ........................................................................... 3
INSE RT SIM AND M EMORY C ARD .................................................................. 4
TURN ING Y OUR PHO NE ON/OFF .................................................................. 5
CHAR GING T HE DEV ICE...................................................................................... 6
ON SC REEN K EYS ................................................................................................ 6
GOOG LE ACC OUNT & GOOG LE SEA RCH ...................................................... 7
USIN G IND US OS ................................................................................................. 8
MESS AGING ............................................................................................................ 8
APP BA ZAAR.......................................................................................................... 9
NOTI FICATI ONS ................................................................................................... 10
PHON E SECU RITY .............................................................................................. 12
FING ERPRIN T ....................................................................................................... 14
BATT ERY S AVER MO DE ................................................................................... 15
SETT INGS, NETWO RKS, A ND APP LICATI ONS .......................................... 16
CONN ECT TO THE I NTERNET ......................................................................... 16
TETH ERING & POR TABILI TY ........................................................................... 17
USB TETHE RING ................................................................................................ 17
BLUE TOOTH TE THERING ................................................................................. 17
WI- FI HOTSPO T ................................................................................................. 18
PAIR WITH BLUET OOTH D EVICES ............................................................... 18
CONF IGURING EMA IL ........................................................................................ 19
AIRP LANE MODE ................................................................................................ 19
GOOG LE MAPS .................................................................................................... 19
PLAY STORE ........................................................................................................ 20
SAFE TY PR ECAUTI ONS ................................ .................................................... 21
TAKI NG CA RE OF Y OUR D EVICE .................................................................... 22
DEVI CE RE COMMEND ATIONS ........................................................................ 22
TEMP ERATUR E AND HUMIDI TY ..................................................................... 23
RECY CLE YO UR PH ONE ................................................................................... 23
DIS CLAIMER ......................................................................................................... 23
COPY RIGHT........................................................................................................... 24
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The Android Advantage
Welcome to the world of Micromax. You have just become the proud owner
of the Micromax Q427 LTE enabled Android Marshmallow device, which
provides you a host of advanced and desirable features to give you a whole
new Android experience.
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.
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Insert SIM and Memory Card
1. Switch off your phone and remove the rear cover as shown:
2. Open the latch and insert the SIM card(s) as shown:
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Please keep the SIM out of the reach of children.
To restart your phone, long press the Power key and
select Reboot.
3. Close the latch after placing the SIM card(s).
4. Insert the memory card as shown:
Turning Your Phone On/Off
Press and hold the Power key for a few seconds to switch the phone
on/off.
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You can charge the device with a travel adapter or
connecting the device to a PC via USB cable.
If tapped when on the home screen, opens the
most recently used applications.
On long tap, opens Google Now.
Charging the Device
Before using the device for the first time, we recommend you to fully
charge the device.
Note: Use only Micromax chargers and cables. Other chargers or cable s
may damage the device. This will invalidate your phone warranty.
On Screen keys
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Opens the previous screen you were working
on.
If the onscreen keyboard is open, closes the
keyboard.
Network connection will be required for the Google
account setup step to appear.
If you do not have an existing Google account, you may
create one from the account configuring step.
Google Account & Google Search
Your G oogle Account lets you take full advantage of applications and
services offered by Google Play Store. Configure your Google account
on this handset to get access to your Gmail, Google Play Store, Google
Maps, and much more.
Google account setup will be prompted when you switch on your
handset for the first time.
However, you may configure your Google account at any later stage
from Settings → Accounts → Add account → Google. Follow the
registration steps to successfully configure your mail account on the
device.
Search for anything in your phone or on the Internet using Google
Search by simply typing the keywords. Google Search also supports
voice recognition, allowing you to speak to search, and use voice
commands to access various sections in your handset.
Google Search is available on the home scre en and also in the
application menu.
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Using Indus OS
Now, you have the option of switching between Indus and Android OS.
On the Android OS home screen, swipe the Indus button to the
right to switch to Indus OS.
Alternatively, you can also switch to Indus OS from Sett ings
Home Indus Laun cher.
Tap on the Settings icon and click on More Languages… to select
your preferred language.
To revert to Android OS, tap on the Settings icon, select Laun cher
and choose the Android launcher.
Indus OS allows you to have a regionalized smartphone experience in
multiple languages.
Messa ging
Tap on the Android hom e screen to open messaging.
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Use the swipe feature to translate/transliterate between English and
your preferred language.
Tap to search for a message.
Tap to type a new message.
Tap the Add Contact icon to view and select contact(s) from
the contact list or enter the contact directly.
Swipe right to translate the text
Swipe left to transliterate the text
You can also attach files to the message
Tap to send the message
App B azaar
Enjoy apps and content in your preferred language
Tap to open App Bazaar
Browse and select your favorite apps, now in your language
Enjoy thousands of free apps
Pay for premium apps through your mobile credit balance
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