Micromax E471 Operating Instructions
Contents
CONTENTS ....................................................................................................................... 1
THE ANDROID ADVANTAGE ........................................................................................... 3
READ ME FIRST .............................................................................................................. 3
DISCLAIMER..................................................................................................................... 3
OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................ 5
INSERT SIM CARD AND MEMORY CARD ............................................................... 5
RESET YOUR PHONE VIA POWER KEY ..................................................................... 8
HANDSET KEYS ......................................................................................................... 9
CHARGING THE BATTERY .......................................................................................10
SUPER POWER MODE ..................................................................................................11
BATTERY SAVER MODE ................................................................................................12
BASIC PHONE FEATURES .............................................................................................13
SIGNING IN WITH YOUR GOOGLE ACCOUNT ........................................................13
HOME SCREEN ........................................................................................................14
APP LAUNCHER .......................................................................................................15
NOTIFICATIONS........................................................................................................16
RECENT APPS ..........................................................................................................20
AUTO-ROTATION .....................................................................................................20
PHONE LOCKING AND UNLOCKING TECHNIQUES ...............................................21
USE GOOGLE SEARCH ............................................................................................24
USING THE TOUCH SCREEN .........................................................................................25
TAP AND HOLD........................................................................................................25
DRAG AN ITEM ........................................................................................................25
SCROLL.....................................................................................................................25
SWIPE .......................................................................................................................26
USING THE PINCH ZOOM .......................................................................................26
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DOUBLE-TAP ............................................................................................................26
USING THE ONSCREEN KEYBOARD .......................................................................27
CALLING AND MESSAGING ..........................................................................................28
MAKE A CALL ..........................................................................................................28
CONTACTS................................................................................................................29
AIRPLANE MODE ....................................................................................................30
SEND MESSAGE ......................................................................................................30
MULTIMEDIA .................................................................................................................31
CAMERA ...................................................................................................................31
GALLERY ...................................................................................................................31
MUSIC PLAYER ........................................................................................................32
FM RADIO................................................................................................................33
VIDEO PLAYER .........................................................................................................34
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SETTINGS, NETWORKS, AND APPS ......................................................................34
CONNECT TO THE INTERNET..................................................................................34
TETHERING & PORTABILITY ...................................................................................35
PAIR WITH BLUETOOTH DEVICES .........................................................................36
CONFIGURING E-MAIL ............................................................................................37
GOOGLE MAPS ........................................................................................................37
DRIVE........................................................................................................................38
MANAGE APPS........................................................................................................38
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................................................................................................39
TAKING CARE OF YOUR DEVICE ....................................................................................40
RECYCLE YOUR PHONE ...........................................................................................41
COPYRIGHT ....................................................................................................................41
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The Android Advantage
Micromax E471 comes with Android Lollipop 5.0 that introduces a new
design in terms of interface, apps, notifications, and optimization.
Lollipop 5.0 offers enhanced battery life, and better security features
to make your mobile experience pleasant and secure.
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
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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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Overview
Insert SIM Card and Memory Card
Your device is a dual-SIM phone that supports a Micro SIM, a Nano
SIM and one Memory card. Switch off your phone before SIM
insertion/removal and insert the SIM card in the SIM slots correctly.
To insert the SIM card:
1. Switch off your phone and press the pointed tip of the metallic
gear (included in the packaging) into the SIM tray hole to
eject the SIM tray as shown in the following images:
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2. Place the SIM card(s) and SD card correctly in the SIM tray, as
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shown in the following images:
3. Press the SIM tray back into the slot.
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You can insert both the Nano SIM and the SD card via the
same tray. The slots for both are same within the same tray
(refer figure above).
The handset supports one Micro SIM card and a Nano SIM
card. Using incorrect sized SIM cards may damage your
handset.
Please keep the SIM card out of the reach of children.
The SIM card is vulnerable to damage due to scratching
or bending. Therefore, be careful when using, inserting or
removing the cards.
Use only compatible memory cards with this device.
Incompatible memory cards may damage the device and
corrupt the data stored in the card.
Reset your phone via Power Key
You can reboot the device if it hangs due to some reason. To do this,
press the Power button for at least 10 seconds and your phone will
reboot.
This is different from the Reset option in Settings wherein your
phone is restored to the original settings when you purchased the
phone.
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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, or switch to
airplane mode.
Adjust the sound profiles and
phone volume from the volume
keys available on the left side of
the device.
Opens the list of most recently
used apps.
Opens the Home screen.
Swipe up to open Google Now.
Opens the previous screen you
were working on.
If the onscreen keyboard is open,
closes the keyboard.
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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.
Use only Micromax chargers and cables. Other chargers or cables can
cause the battery to explode or damage your device. This may
invalidate your phone warranty.
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.
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Super Power Mode
Your AQ5000 comes with a Super Power Mode that lets you save the
battery power when your device reaches a certain battery level
threshold.
Super Power Mode helps you save power significantly by
changing the screen to black-and-white, and running only the
essential apps while turning off all the non-essential apps,
background data and reducing the screen’s brightness.
Super Power Mode restricts the phone’s functions to a handful
of apps on a special screen (including calls, messages and
contacts).
You can add more apps to the Super Power screen that would
be active and available for use when your device is in the
Super Power mode.
You can enable/disable the Super Power mode by dragging down the
Quick Settings panel and tapping icon.
Or,
Go to → Super Power to enable the Super Power mode.
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Tap to add apps
Active apps in
the Super
Power Mode
to the Super
Power screen
Battery Saver Mode
Lollipop 5.0 provides you with a Battery Saver Mode that lets you save
battery power when your device battery is running low and you
cannot charge your phone.
Battery Saver Mode helps you save power significantly by
changing the status bar and navigation bar at the top of the
screen to orange, and running only the essential apps while
turning off the background data.
Battery Saver Mode restricts the background app refreshing,
for example, periodic updates for apps like Gmail, Twitter,
Facebook, etc. and limits the phone’s performance to extend
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the battery life.
Battery Saver Mode automatically switches off when the
phone is connected to a charger.
You can enable/disable the Battery Saver mode by performing the
following steps:
Go to Settings and navigate to the Battery section under the
heading Device.
You can also get here by tapping the battery percentage
reading at the top of the Quick Settings notification bar.
Tap and then select Battery saver.
You can also set the battery saver to turn on automatically at 5% or
15% battery.
Basic Phone Features
Signing in with your Google Account
Your Google Account lets you take full advantage of apps and services
offered by Google Android market. Configure your Google account on
this handset to get access to 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.
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