Micromax EG111 Instruction Manual
CONTENTS
THE ANDROID ADVANTAGE 3
READ ME FIRST 3
DISCLAIMERS .............................................................................. 3
INSTRUCTIONAL ICONS ................................................................ 4
GETTING STARTED 5
PHONE LAYOUT ........................................................................... 6
INSERT SIM/UIM CARD ............................................................... 6
INSERT MEMORY CARD ............................................................... 7
TURNING YOUR PHONE ON/ OFF ................................................. 7
CHARGING THE BATTERY............................................................. 8
LOCKING/UNLOCKING THE PHONE ............................................... 9
PLACING AND RECEIVING CALLS 11
MAKE A CALL ............................................................................ 12
IN CALL OPTIONS ...................................................................... 12
CONFERENCE CALL .................................................................. 13
MAKE AN INTERNATIONAL CALL ................................................. 14
END A CALL .............................................................................. 14
DISABLE PHONE CALLS (AIRPLANE MODE)................................ 14
HEADSET .................................................................................. 14
CHANGING THE PHONE’S VOLUME ............................................. 15
SENSORS .................................................................................. 15
USING THE TOUCH SCREEN 16
USING THE HANDSET’S KEYS .................................................... 20
THE HOME SCREEN .................................................................. 20
SWITCH BETWEEN HOME SCREENS .......................................... 21
REARRANGE ITEMS ON THE HOME SCREEN ............................... 21
CUSTOMIZE HOME SCREEN....................................................... 21
LAUNCHER ICONS ..................................................................... 23
CONTEXT MENU ........................................................................ 23
OPTIONS MENUS ...................................................................... 24
MANAGING NOTIFICATIONS 25
OPEN THE NOTIFICATIONS PANEL .............................................. 26
MESSAGING 28
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CREATE AND SEND MULTIMEDIA MESSAGE ................................ 29
FORWARD A MESSAGE ............................................................... 29
LOCK A MESSAGE ..................................................................... 30
USING THE ONSCREEN KEYBOARD ............................................ 31
USE VOICE SEARCH.................................................................. 32
MULTIMEDIA 33
CAMERA ................................................................................... 34
GALLERY .................................................................................. 35
MUSIC....................................................................................... 35
FM RADIO ................................................................................ 36
RECORD SOUND ....................................................................... 36
CONNECT TO NETWORKS AND DEVICES 37
CONNECT TO THE INTERNET ...................................................... 38
PAIR WITH BT DEVICES ............................................................ 40
MANAGING ACCOUNTS 41
WHY USE A GOOGLE ACCOUNT ................................................. 42
START GMAIL ............................................................................ 42
CONFIGURING E-MAIL ............................................................... 42
USING E-MAIL .......................................................................... 43
GOOGLE SEARCH ..................................................................... 43
SYNCHRONIZE CONTACT LIST ................................................... 44
USING APPLICATIONS AND WIDGETS 45
MAPS ...................................................................................... 46
WIDGETS .................................................................................. 47
DOWNLOAD APPLICATIONS FROM ANDROID MARKET .................. 47
TASKBAR ................................................................................... 48
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 50
TAKING CARE OF YOUR DEVICE 51
COPYRIGHT 53
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Micromax EG111 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.
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DISCLAIMERS
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Please read all safety precautions and this manual carefully before
The descriptions in this manual are based on the default settings of
Available features and additional services may vary by device,
Applications and their functions may vary based on the country,
The colors, specifications, functions and graphics shown/mentioned
Upon first use of your device, your device will send information
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using your device to ensure safe and proper use.
your device.
software, or service provider.
region, software or hardware specifications. Micromax is not liable
for performance issues caused by third-party applications.
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.
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**.
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Talk and standby times are affected by network preferences, type of
SIM/UIM cards, connected accessories and individual usage
patterns. Services and some features may be dependent on the
network, service/content providers, SIM/UIM 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.
INSTRUCTIONAL ICONS
Before you start, please familiarize yourself with the icons you will see in
this manual:
Information: Provides useful information
Warning: Situations that could cause injury to yourself or others
Caution: Situations that could cause damage to your device or other
equipment
Tips to help you with the features.
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PHONE LAYOUT
INSERT SIM/UIM CARD
To insert SIM/UIM card:
1. Switch off your phone and remove the rear cover.
2. Remove the battery and insert the SIM/UIM card correctly in the
card slot(s), as shown in the following image:
3. Place back the battery and rear cover.
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Please keep the SIM/UIM 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
INSERT MEMORY CARD
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.
2. Remove the battery and insert the memory card into the slot as
illustrated in the following image:
3. Finally place back the battery and the 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.
TURNING YOUR PHONE ON/ OFF
Switch On: Press and hold the Power key for a few seconds.
Switch Off: Press and hold the power key and select Power Off.
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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.
Tip: 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.
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We suggest you charge the battery for 4 hours continuously for
the first time.
LOCKING/UNLOCKING THE PHONE
You may need to provide PIN, password, draw a pattern, take your face in
front of the phone screen, or simply slide to unlock your phone.
Slide unlock will be the default unlocking method in the phone. To unlock
the screen:
1. Press the power key to wake up the phone.
2. Hold and drag the lock icon towards the unlock icon.
You will be required to unlock your phone based on the unlock method set
in the phone settings.
To set the unlock method:
1. Go to (Application Menu) → → Security → Screen
lock.
2. Choose the type of locking as desired. You can set your screen lock
based on pattern, PIN, Password, face recognition, slide, or none.
Using the Pattern Lock
Pattern Lock is a security feature you can enable on your phone to prevent
it from unauthorized access. You can draw a pattern by connecting the dots
(as shown in the following image).
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To set the unlock method:
1. On the Home screen, tap → → Security.
2. Select Screen lock.
3. Choose Pattern and then follow the guided instructions to set the
pattern lock.
Note: You can also set other locking methods as desired from Screen
lock.
Other screen locking methods available in your EG111 include:
Slide: Just wake up the screen and slide the lock icon towards the
unlock icon to unlock your phone.
Face Unlock: Allowing you to keep your face as screen unlocking
password. You just need to look at your phone to unlock it.
PIN: You may enter a PIN and set it as your screen unlocking
password.
Password: You may enter any desired password and set it as your
screen unlocking password.
You can disable all unlocking methods from your handset by selecting the
None option.
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MAKE A CALL
To make a call:
1. Tap on the main menu or the home screen to dial the desired
number.
2. Tap to enter the desired number to be dialed.
Or
Tap to open the Call log and select a number to make call.
Or
Tap to open the Contacts and select the number to make call.
3. Tap to make call. If both SIM and UIM card have been inserted
into the device, a pop-up appears asking you to select the SIM/UIM
via which the call is to be made. Select the desired SIM/UIM card to
make the call.
IN CALL OPTIONS
Press the Volume up/ down keys on the left side to adjust the call
volume.
Tap to add another person to the call.
Tap to turn the on call recording.
Tap to mute your voice so that the phone’s MIC will not transmit
voice to the other end. You can resume transmitting your voice by
tapping again.
Tap to hold the call. Tap the icon again to resume the call.
Tap to listen via the speaker.
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Tap for DTMF inputs.
Tap to end the call.
CONFERENCE CALL
Your device supports conference calls (network service) between more than
two people.
If you dial or accept a new call when you are already on a call, you can
merge the calls into a conference call.
To make a conference call:
1. Make a call to the first participant.
2. When you are connected, tap and dial the number. The first
participant is put on hold. You can make the next call from the phone
tab, the call log, or your contacts.
3. When you are connected, tap to start the conference call.
You can also swap calls by tapping .
Note: Your device supports conference calls (network service) between a
select numbers of participants depending to the service provider.
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MAKE AN INTERNATIONAL CALL
To dial an international number, tap and hold the ‘0’ key from the dial pad
to enter the Plus (+) symbol, and then enter the international country
prefix, followed by the phone number.
Tap the icon on the home screen or the Application Menu to
view the dial pad.
Press the Volume Up/ down keys on the left side to adjust the call
volume.
END A CALL
To end a call, tap the icon.
DISABLE PHONE CALLS (AIRPLANE MODE)
Some locations may require you to disable all the wireless features of your
mobile. The Airplane Mode enables you to disable all incoming and
outgoing calls, Wi-Fi, and BT connections.
To activate the airplane mode, press and hold the Power button and then
select Airplane mode.
HEADSET
Insert Headset to divert all types of phone sounds to your headset. You will
be required to plug in your headset before starting the FM Radio. The
headset works as antenna for the FM radio.
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CHANGING THE PHONE’S VOLUME
You can adjust the volume of your handset by using the volume keys on the
left side of the handset as shown:
SENSORS
Your phone has gravity sensors to detect gravity and display correct
orientation based on the motion.
You can disable the auto-rotate feature from → → Display →
Auto-rotate screen.
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