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Congratulations on buying this Micromax handset loaded with almost
everything you could have ever expected from a Smartphone! Now you can
use your MTS CDMA UIM card and your GSM SIM card in the same phone.
Your EG116 handset offers you a wide range of high quality features which
include:
Android Jelly Bean 4.1 Platform: Feel and use the multi-faceted
features of the Android Operating System.
8 MP Auto Focus Rear Camera and 2 MP Front Camera: Click high
resolution pictures and record videos anytime and anywhere.
1.2 GHz Processor: Gives you robust multi-processing capability for
handling multiple applications simultaneously.
Video Calling: Connect with your friends face to face in real time via
video calling.
5 Inch screen: Gives you an intuitive and friendly interface allowing
you to operate your phone with great ease.
Gravity Sensor: Ensures that your phone responds automatically to
various motions and orientations.
Dual SIM: Your handset supports dual SIM.
Wi-Fi: The Wi-Fi features lets you connect wirelessly and seamlessly
with your Wi-Fi network for Internet.
BT: Lets you exchange files and information with BT enabled devices.
Expandable Memory: Your handset supports external memory card
expandable up to 32 GB for your myriad needs.
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CONTENTS
WELCOME 1
THE ANDROID ADVANTAGE 4
READ ME FIRST 4
DISCLAIMERS .............................................................................. 4
INSTRUCTIONAL ICONS ................................................................ 5
GETTING STARTED 6
PHONE LAYOUT ........................................................................... 7
INSERT SIM CARD ....................................................................... 7
INSERT MEMORY CARD ............................................................... 8
TURNING YOUR PHONE ON/ OFF ................................................. 8
CHARGING THE BATTERY............................................................. 9
LOCKING/UNLOCKING THE PHONE ............................................... 9
PLACING AND RECEIVING CALLS 12
MAKE A CALL ............................................................................ 13
IN CALL OPTIONS ...................................................................... 13
CONFERENCE CALL .................................................................. 14
MAKE A VIDEO CALL.................................................................. 15
MAKE AN INTERNATIONAL CALL ................................................. 15
END A CALL ................................................................ .............. 15
DISABLE PHONE CALLS (AIROPLANE MODE) ............................. 15
HEADSET .................................................................................. 15
CHANGING THE PHONE’S VOLUME ............................................. 16
SENSORS .................................................................................. 16
USING THE TOUCH SCREEN 17
USING THE HANDSET’S KEYS .................................................... 20
THE HOME SCREEN .................................................................. 21
SWITCH BETWEEN HOME SCREENS .......................................... 21
REARRANGE ITEMS ON THE HOME SCREEN ............................... 22
CUSTOMIZE HOME SCREEN ...................................................... 22
LAUNCHER ICONS ..................................................................... 23
CONTEXT MENU ........................................................................ 24
OPTIONS MENUS ...................................................................... 24
MANAGING NOTIFICATIONS 26
OPEN THE NOTIFICATIONS PANEL .............................................. 27
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MESSAGING 29
CREATE AND SEND MULTIMEDIA MESSAGE ................................ 30
FORWARD A MESSAGE ............................................................... 30
LOCK A MESSAGE ..................................................................... 31
USING THE ONSCREEN KEYBOARD ............................................ 31
USE VOICE SEARCH.................................................................. 32
MULTIMEDIA 33
CAMERA ................................................................................... 34
GALLERY .................................................................................. 35
MUSIC ...................................................................................... 36
FM RADIO ................................................................................ 36
RECORD SOUND ....................................................................... 36
CONNECT TO NETWORKS AND DEVICES 37
CONNECT TO THE INTERNET ...................................................... 38
BT TETHERING ......................................................................... 39
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
INDEX 54
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Micromax EG116 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
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.
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.
INSTRUCTIONAL ICONS
Before you start, please familiarize yourself with the icons you will see in
this manual:
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PHONE LAYOUT
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
INSERT SIM CARD
1. Switch off your phone and remove the rear cover.
2. Remove the battery and insert the SIM card correctly in the card
slot(s), as shown below:
3. Place back the battery and rear cover.
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or removing the cards
INSERT MEMORY CARD
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.
To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a memory card.
1. Switch off the mobile phone, and then remove the rear cover.
2. Insert the memory card into the slot as shown below.
3. Finally place back the rear cover of the mobile phone.
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
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.
We suggest you charge the battery for 4 hours continuously for
the first time.
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.
LOCKING/UNLOCKING THE PHONE
You may need to provide PIN, Password, draw a pattern, or take your face
in front of the phone screen 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.
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You may be required to unlock your phone based on the unlock method in
settings.
To set the unlock method:
1. Tap to open the Apps Menu from the Home screen, and then
tap → Security → Screen lock.
2. Choose the type of locking as desired. You can set your screen lock
based on sliding, face recognition, pattern, PIN, Password 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 below).
To set the unlock method:
1. Tap to open the Apps Menu from the Home screen, and then
tap → Security → Screen lock.
2. 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 EG116 include:
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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.
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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 two SIM cards have been inserted into the
device, a pop-up appears asking you to select the SIM via which the
call is to be made. Select the desired SIM 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 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 ca ll. Tap the icon again to resume the call.
Tap to listen via the speaker.
Tap for DTMF inputs.
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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 A VIDEO CALL
Your Handset supports video calling only through applications like Skype
and WeChat, using which you can talk face to face with your friends via real
time video streaming.
We suggest you to use 3G enabled on your SIM card. Please contact your
service provider to enable 3G on your SIM card.
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 to dial the number.
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 (AIROPLANE 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.
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TAP AND HOLD
Tap and hold a n item to view the list of actions based on the selected item
and condition. Also, you can move an item from the Apps screen to the
home screen using this method, as shown in the following image:
DRAG AN ITEM
Tap and hold an item and move your finger on the screen until you reach
the target position. The item follows your finger.
You can generally drag items from one location to another on the home
screen. Also, you can delete items from the home screen by holding the
item and dragging it to the Remove label that becomes available only w hen
you hold the item on the Home screen.
SCROLL
To scroll a list, slide your finger across the surface of the screen upwards or
downwards (without dragging an item).
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SWIPE
Place a finger on the screen and steadily slide your finger in the desired
direction.
For example, when you are viewing a picture, to view the next picture,
swipe left.
USING THE PINCH ZOOM
You can open any image or web page and then use your thumb and index
finger to zoom the display through the pinch gesture as illustrated in the
following image.
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DOUBLE-TAP
Tap quickly twice on a webpage, map, or other screen to zoom. For
example, double-tap a section of a webpage in the browser to zoom that
section. You can also double-tap to control the Camera zoom, in Maps, and
in some other applications.
CHANGE THE ORIENTATION
On most screens, the orientation of the screen changes as you rotate the
phone. You can turn this feature on and off from Application Menu →
Settings → Display → Auto-rotate screen.
The screen orientation changes on rotating the handset as illustrated in the
following image.
The screen orientation changes on rotating the handset as shown below.
USING THE HANDSET’S KEYS
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The phone’s buttons offer a lot of functions and shortcuts.
Button
Press
Press and hold
Back: Opens the previous screen you
were working on.
If the onscreen keyboard is open,
closes the keyboard.
Menu: Opens the task manager with
all recently opened applications and
screens.
Home: Opens the Home screen. If you
are viewing the left or right extended
Home screen, opens the central Home
screen.
THE HOME SCREEN
When you start up, the home screen opens. You can personalize your home
screen with shortcuts, widgets, themes, wallpapers and other items.
Swipe left or right on the home screen to view the next extended
home screen. Your EG116 has five home screens including one center
home screen and four extended home screens.
Also, there will be five launcher icons in the bottom pane of the
home screen.
Tap the launcher icon at the bottom of the screen to view all
inbuilt and installed applications.
Apart from the launcher icon, you can add or remove other
launcher icons, as required.
SWITCH BETWEEN HOME SCREENS
You can view the left or right extended home screen by swiping the home
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screen to the left or right, as shown below.
REARRANGE ITEMS ON THE HOME SCREEN
You can rearrange items on the home screen as shown in the following
image.
CUSTOMIZE HOME SCREEN
When the device is in default mode, you will see limited predefined icons.
You can place desired indicator icons, widgets, shortcuts to applications,
and other items on the home screen.
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Add Widgets and Icons to Home Screen
You can personalize the default home screen by adding shortcuts to
applications or items in applications, widgets, or folders. To add items to
the home screen, tap to view the list of apps and widgets. Long press
and hold the application or widget and then release your finger hold.
Rearrange or Remove Widgets and Icons on your Home Screen
Long press and hold the widget or icon you want to move. Drag the
widget or icon to a new location on the screen.
To remove an icon from the home screen, press and hold on an icon
in the home screen and then drag the widgets or application to the
Remove label at the top-center of the screen.
Changing the Wallpaper
You can change your wallpaper by long pressing on the home screen. A list
of choices will get displayed in a popup from where you can choose the
location of your desired wallpaper.
LAUNCHER ICONS
There are total five launcher icons that will be present on the home screen
of your EG116, as shown below.
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Context Menu
Apart from the launcher icon, you can add, remove, or move other
launcher icons from the home screen.
The phone also provides you with Context menus and Options menus for
accessing the features in an intuitive way.
CONTEXT MENU
You can open context menu related to some sections (some screens
do not have context menu) by taping the icon on any screen.
Not all screens have context menus. If you tap on a screen that has
no context menu, nothing happens.
OPTIONS MENUS
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Options menus contain list of options that apply to specific items on
the screen. You need to tap and hold an item on the screen to view
the option list. For example, message options appear on taping and
holding any received message, as shown in the following image.
Note: Not all items have options menu.
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The phone provides you with various notifications to alert you of various
events.
Notification icons inform you of new messages and events.
When you receive a notification, its icon appears in the status bar,
along with a brief summary.
OPEN THE NOTIFICATIONS PANEL
Drag the status bar down from the top of the screen as shown below.
The Notifications panel displays your network provider’s name and a list of
your current notifications.
Respond to Notifications
Open the notification panel and tap a notification to respond to it. What
happens next depends on the notification.
Close Notifications Panel
Drag the Notifications panel from bottom to the top of the screen or just
tap the back button. The panel also closes when you tap a notification to
respond to it. You can also clear all the notifications from the notifications
panel by tapping on icon.
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Navigate to the Settings Section
Open the Notifications panel and tap the icon to navigate to the
Settings section of your phone.
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You can use Messaging to exchange text and multimedia messages.
Tap to forward the
message.
A message becomes an MMS if you send it to an email address or add
multimedia file(s) to it.
CREATE AND SEND MULTIMEDIA MESSAGE
1. Tap the icon to go to messaging and then tap to compose
a message.
2. Tap the icon to view the types to files that can be attached and
tap the desired type of multimedia file.
3. Tap to select the composition text box and enter your message body
in it.
4. Enter the contact name (if it exists) or enter the phone number.
5. You can also tap the icon to view and select contact(s) from the
contact list.
6. Tap to send the multimedia message.
FORWARD A MESSAGE
1. Open a message and then tap and hold that message in a message
conversation window to view the list of options, as illustrated below.
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2. Tap Forward.
Tap to lock the message.
3. Add a contact or enter the number on which the message is to be
forwarded.
4. Tap to send the message.
You can also copy message text, save message to SIM card, view message
details and delete message.
LOCK A MESSAGE
You can lock a message to protect it from getting deleted when you reach
your storage limits.
To lock a message:
1. Tap and hold message in a message conversation window to view the
list of options, as illustrated below.
2. Tap Lock to lock the selected message.
You can unlock the locked messages by tapping and holding the desired
message and then tapping Unlock.
USING THE ONSCREEN KEYBOARD
Some applications display the keyboard by default. In others, you will be
required to tap a text field, where you want to enter text, to open the
keyboard.
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Press space or a punctuation mark to
enter the highlighted suggestion.
Tap this icon to select desired
contact from phonebook
Tap once to capitalize the next
letter you type. Tap and hold for
caps lock.
Use the icon to erase characters
After typing, press button to close the keyboard.
Press the symbols icons to switch to the numbers and symbols
keyboard.
Tap and hold the text field to open a menu and to cut/copy/paste
text.
USE VOICE SEARCH
Menu → Voice Search
Use voice commands to access various useful features on your handset.
To voice search:
1. Tap the icon on the main menu.
2. Give your desired voice command to the phone.
3. The phone will return the Google search result based on your input.
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CAMERA
Take a Picture or Video
Tap the icon from the Apps Menu to open the camera.
Adjust the exposure and other camera settings by tapping , as
required.
Point the lens on the subject you want to click a photograph of.
Tap the icon on the screen to capture photos.
Tap the icon at the lower right side of the camera user interface
to switch between the front and rear camera.
Shoot Videos
Adjust the quality, effect, and other settings, as required.
Point the lens to the scene you want to capture.
Tap the icon to switch to the video recording mode of the
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camera and then tap to start the recording.
Gallery
Tap the icon to stop the video recording.
GALLERY
You can use the Gallery to view pictures and play videos and share files.
To view pictures:
1. Tap the icon in the apps menu or in camera mode, as shown
below.
2. Tap an album to open and view its contents.
To share any picture or video, tap and hold the picture(s) or video(s)
that you want to share and tap the icon and share via BT,
messaging, e-mail etc.
Tap to delete the selected picture(s) and video(s).
Tap to view the options available for the screen.
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MUSIC
You can use an SD card to enhance the storage capacity for
your multimedia files such as music, photos, emails, and so
on.
You can easily transfer your favorite music from a PC to your phone and
experience a world of interesting and melodious music.
Tap the Music icon from the main menu. Use the intuitive
buttons and icons on the phone in music interface to enjoy the
features of your music player.
Press the phone’s volume up/down keys on the left side of the
mobile phone to adjust the volume.
FM RADIO
You can listen to your favorite FM channels using the inbuilt FM receiver of
your phone. Before starting the FM, you need to plug-in the headset as it
works as antenna for the FM radio. You can listen to FM radio stations using
your device - just plug in a headset and select a station.
Use the intuitive buttons and icons on the phone in the radio
interface to enjoy the features of your inbuilt FM radio.
Press the phone’s volume up/down keys on the left side of the
mobile phone to adjust the volume.
RECORD SOUND
Menu → Sound Recorder
Tap the icon to start recording. Tap the icon to start and the
icon to stop the recording. You can play the previously recording
sound by tapping the icon on the recorder.
After every recording, options will be displayed to save or discard the
recording; you can tap any of the options and proceed.
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Your phone can connect to a variety of networks and devices, including
Data connection will work for MTS UIM card only. Data
connection cannot be enabled from GSM connection.
Internet, Wi-Fi, GPRS, BT, devices, such as headsets. You can also transfer
files to/from your PC through the data cable.
CONNECT TO THE INTERNET
To configure Internet:
1. Go to Apps Menu → → More → Mobile networks → Access
Point Names.
2. Select the access point name or change the access point name for
your Internet connectivity as provided by the service provider of your
UIM card.
By default, your network provider sends the access point name
settings via SMS, or it comes with your UIM card. You may need to
install these settings. After this, you can choose from the listed
access point names. If the access point names are not listed by
default, please contact your network provider for the same.
3. After you have selected or configured the access point name, go to
Apps Menu → and switch on Mobile data for the desired UIM
to enable Internet connection.
Connect to Internet via your Phone
You can use your EG116 as a modem and connect your PC or laptop to the
Internet, when required. You can do this via:
USB Tethering
Wi-Fi Hotspot
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Connectivity via USB Tethering
You need to insert a data service enabled UIM card in your phone.
1. Connect your EG116 to your computer through the USB cable.
2. Go to Apps Menu → → More → Tethering & portable hotspot
→ USB tethering.
3. The driver installation window will pop up on your PC or laptop.
4. Install the driver as instructed.
5. You can now start using the Internet service via your EG116.
Note: Your mobile operator will charge you based on your GPRS data usage.
Connectivity via Wi-Fi Hotspot
You need to insert a data service enabled UIM card in your phone to use
your EG116 as a Wi-Fi router.
1. Go to Apps Menu → → More → Tethering & portable hotspot
→ Portable WLAN hotspot.
2. Configure your Wi-Fi hotspot as instructed.
3. Make sure your computer/laptop has Wi-Fi. After connecting to the
wireless network, you can use the GPRS service from your EG116.
In Linux, Windows 7, and Vista OS, the drivers get automatically installed.
However, in case of Windows XP, you need to manually install the drivers. If
you do not have the driver, you can download it from
www.micromaxinfo.com.
Note: Your mobile operator will charge you based on your GPRS data usage.
BT TETHERING
You can share your phone’s Internet connection with another BT enabled
handset via BT tethering.
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Go to Apps Menu → → More → Tethering & portable hotspot → BT
tethering. Select the BT Tethering box to share your phone’s Internet
connection.
PAIR WITH BT DEVICES
Go to Apps Menu → → BT.
If BT is off, tap On to turn it on. Your phone scans and displays the BT
devices in range.
If the device you want to pair with is not in the list, make it
discoverable.
If your phone stops scanning before you make the other device
discoverable, tap SEARCH FOR DEVICES.
Tap the ID of the other device in the list to pair with them. You will
be prompted to confirm passkey on both devices. Tap Pair to confirm
the passkey and pair the devices. On successful pairing, your phone
connects to the device.
Tap icon in the bottom right corner of the screen to view the list of
option related to the BT.
Tap Micromax EG116 at the top of the scanned device list to make
your EG116 visible on other devices.
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You can set up an account on your device. You can do this by going to Apps
Menu → → Add account
You may add various types of accounts, depending on your applications.
WHY USE A GOOGLE ACCOUNT
Your Google Account lets you take full advantage of Google applications and
services that you may want to use, such as Gmail, Maps, Navigation, Play
Store, etc.
START GMAIL
You can use Gmail to read and write email from any mobile device or
browser. All your email is always up to date and available no matter where
you check it from.
As Gmail is not only limited to mailing. Your Gmail name and password signs
you into many Google applications and services.
CONFIGURING E-MAIL
To set up email:
1. Go to Apps Menu → and scroll down to the Account section.
2. Tap + Add account and select Email from the displayed list.
3. Type the email address and password in the respective fields and tap
Next.
4. Set account settings, as required and tap Next.
5. Provide the email name and your account name and then tap Next to
successfully finish account configuration.
The server will check for online settings automatically and your
account will be set up. If not, please check your Internet settings
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before proceeding.
If the settings are not downloaded automatically, please opt for the
Manual Setup. If necessary, please contact your service provider for
detailed description.
USING E-MAIL
To compose an Email:
1. Go to Apps Menu → Email/Gmail. If you are using several email
accounts then select the account you want to send the mail from.
2. Tap the compose mail icon displayed on the screen.
3. Enter the recipient’s name, a list of matching names are displayed.
Select the matching name. For multiple recipients separate the
names by a comma (,) or a semi-colon (;). To delete a recipient, tap
the delete icon. Tap Done in the keypad when you are done.
4. Now, add the subject of the mail in the Subject field and type the
message you want to send in the Compose email field.
5. To add an attachment, cc/bcc tap the menu button on the phone and
select the appropriate option for the action to be performed.
6. To send the email, tap the send icon.
To Receive Emails:
Go to Apps Menu → Email/Gmail and tap the icon (if available) on
the screen.
Select Refresh.
GOOGLE SEARCH
Google Search can help you find anything you need on the web.
Go to Menu → to access Google Search.
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SYNCHRONIZE CONTACT LIST
To synchronize contacts with an account, you will need to first have an
account added in the phone. If the desired account does not exist then
please add it first.
1. Tap to open the list of contacts.
2. Tap the icon and select Accounts.
3. Select the Auto-sync app data option to synchronize your contacts
list with the accounts configured on your device.
For this feature to work, you need to have Internet connectivity via your
UIM or Wi-Fi. If your Sync does not proceed as expected, check whether
data option is set to ON.
Your contacts synchronization will be complete in a few seconds.
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You phone comes with a host of applications to make your life easier and
more convenient. Explore the various applications and the features that
come with your EG116 handset and enjoy the advantage.
MAPS
Google Maps is a web based service offered by Google Inc. which offers you
access to various map based services. You can view various streets,
landmarks and can even plan your routes with the help of Google Maps. It
also comes with a navigation system (GPS required) which gives turn by turn
route guidance while driving or walking. You can even download maps for
offline usage. This serves as a useful application for your day-to-day usage.
Note:
Internet connection is required for using Google Maps. For
information on activating internet connection, refer to section
‘Connect to the Internet’.
The Google Maps application may not be available in every market,
country or region.
Micromax does not guarantee the accuracy of any directional
services.
When you use the map, you use your Internet connection to transfer
data to and from your phone. To avoid data transfer costs, you can
download and save the map to your phone.
Required Settings:
1. Go to Settings → Location access.
2. Enable Access to my location option and GPS satellites.
To open Google Map:
1. Go to Menu → to start using Google Maps.
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WIDGETS
Widgets allow placing application shortcuts on your home screen. You can
now place analog clock, your recent call logs, and other such sections of
your phone on the home page and access them directly! To view the list of
widgets available, just tap the launcher icon on the Home screen and
swipe through menu icons to the widgets screen, as shown below.
To add any widget to your home screen, tap and hold the desired widget on
the widget screen and release the hold at the home screen location, where
you want to place the selected widget.
DOWNLOAD APPLICATIONS FROM ANDROID MARKET
The Android phones offer users access to unlimited entertainment sources.
You can download applications, games, movies, and books from the ever
increasing Android market. New items get added almost daily to the market
to give users a never ending fun experience.
To download applications, games, movies, and books from the Android
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Market:
1. Configure and activate your Internet connection
2. Go to Apps Menu → to access the Google Android Market.
3. View the details and download items, as desired.
Note: Not all items are free of cost in the Android Market.
TASKBAR
Taskbar displays the recent apps and sections used by you. The apps are
stored in the systems history and take space in the phone’s internal
memory. So, it’s always good to remove these apps from the taskbar. To do
so:
Tap the button of the phone to view the taskbar, as shown in
the following figure.
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To remove an app from the list, tap the app to be removed and slide on
either side, as shown below.
Or you may also tap and hold the same and an option “Remove from list”
will appear. Tap the option and the app will be removed.
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Remember to comply with legal requirements and local restrictions
when using the phone.
Your Phone’s radio waves may interfere with inadequately shielded
medical devices. Consult a physician or manufacturer of the
medical device to know whether they are adequately shielded from
external Radio Frequency. Switch off your device when regulations
require you to do so.
Always keep the phone and accessories out of reach of small
children. Small parts such as the SIM card, dust cap, lens ring and
lens cap as well as the microSD card can be dismantled and
swallowed by small children.
Do not place the phone near electromagnetic data carriers such as
credit/Debit cards. Information stored on them could be lost.
Permanent hearing loss may occur if you use earphones at high
volume for prolonged periods. Set your volume to a safe level. If
you experience discomfort in your ears, reduce the volume or
discontinue the use of your earphones.
Ring tones, info tones and hands-free talking are reproduced
through the loudspeaker. Do not hold the phone to the ear when it
rings or when you have switched on the hands-free function.
The mains voltage (V) specified on the power supply unit must not
be exceeded to prevent damage to the charging device. The power
supply must be plugged into an easily accessible AC power socket
when charging the battery.
You may only open the phone to replace the battery, SIM and
micro SD card. You must not open the battery under any
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circumstances. All other changes to this device are strictly
prohibited and will invalidate the warranty.
The phone may cause interference in the vicinity of TV sets, radios
and PCs.
Only use Micromax specified batteries and charging devices.
All batteries can cause property damage, injury or burns if a
conductive material Tap the exposed terminals. Exercise care in
handling any charged battery, particularly when placing it inside
your pocket, purse or other container with metal objects. Do not
dispose of batteries in fire as they may explode.
Do not use the phone while driving. When you have to use the
phone, please use the personal hands-free kit$.
Please put the phone safely in the phone stand. Do not put it onto
any passenger seat or any place from which it may fall down in case
of vehicular collision or emergency braking.
Flight is influenced by interference caused by the phone. It is illegal
to use a phone on the airplane. Please turn off your phone during a
flight.
Professional service: The phone must be installed or repaired by
Micromax authorized personnel. You are likely to suffer a huge risk
when you install or repair this phone by yourself, which also goes
against the warranty rules.
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Your device is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be
handled with care. The following suggestions will help you protect your phone.
Keep the device dry. Precipitation, humidity, and all types of liquids or
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moisture can rust the electronic circuits. If your device gets wet, remove
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the battery, wipe it with a dry cloth and take it to an authorized service
center.
Do not store the device in high or cold temperature. High temperatures
can shorten the life of electronic devices and damage batteries.
Do not use or store the device in dusty, dirty areas. Its moving parts and
electronic components can get damaged.
Do not attempt to open the device other than as instructed in this guide.
Repairing this phone by yourself other than our authorized service
agents/centers goes against the warranty rules.
Do not drop, knock, or shake the device. Rough handling can break
internal circuit boards and fine mechanics.
Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to
clean the device. Only use a soft, clean, dry cloth to clean the surface of
the device.
Do not store your device near magnetic fields or allow your device to
come in contact with magnetic fields for extended period of time.
Battery Recommendations
Please put the battery in a cool and well-ventilated place out of direct
sunlight. We recommend you to charge the battery at room temperature
range.
Batteries have life cycles. If the time that the battery powers equipment
becomes much shorter than usual, the battery life is at an end. Replace
the battery with a new battery of the same make and specification.
Use manufacturer approved batteries, chargers, accessories and supplies.
Micromax will not be held responsible for user’s safety when using
unapproved accessories or supplies.
Do not discard the battery with household trash. Please dispose of used
battery according to your local environmental laws and guidelines.
Recycle your Phone
The WEEE logo (shown at the left) appears on the product (battery,
handset, and charger) to indicate that this product must not be
disposed off or dumped with your other household wastes. You are
liable to dispose of all your electronic or electrical waste
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equipment by relocating over to the specified collection point for recycling of such
hazardous waste.
Collection and proper recovery of your electronic waste equipments at the time of
disposal will allow us to help preserve the environment. Recycling of the
electronic waste equipment will ensure safety of human health and environment.
For more information on best practices for disposal of electronic and electrical
waste, please visit to our web site: www.micromaxinfo.com/weee.php.
Note: Micromax will not bear any responsibility for any incompliance with the
above mentioned guidelines or improper usage of the mobile phone.
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All rights reserved. Reproduction, transfer, distribution or storage of part or all of
the contents in this document in any form without the prior written permission of
Micromax is strictly prohibited.
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accessories, 52
AndroidTM, 4
Batteries, 52
BT, 40
Camera, 1, 34
Disclaimers, 4
Gallery, 35
Gmail, 42
Google, 43
Internet, 38
Keyboard, 31
Multimedia, 33
Notifications, 27
Only, 52
Search, 43
SIM, 7
Synchronize, 44
used, 52
video, 34
Voice, 32
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