P300 User Manual
User Manual
1 Welcome
Thank you for purchasing the Micromax P300 Funbook. You are now the proud owner of the P300 Funbook which offers
you a whole range of exciting features designed to transform your experience. Your P300 Funbook is packaged with the
following state of the art features:
Android ICS 4.0.(Ice Cream Sandwich) OS
17.78 CM capacitive multi-touch screen with Pinch Zoom
Dual Mali -400 2D/3D GPU for Multimedia Processing
0.3 VT camera
Gravity Sensor/ Accelerator Sensor
HD Video (2010 Pixels, MPEG2/4, AVI, WMV, MOV)
* 5 Hours Browsing time
3G USB Dongle Support via USB
HDMI Out/ Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g USB 2.0
4 GB/512 MB Memory (Expandable up to 32 GB)
Live TV, Games and much more
* Depends on the network condition and other running processes in the Funbook.
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Table of Contents
1 Welcome ......................................... 1
2 Know Your Device........................... 4
2.1 Input and Output Interfaces ................ 5
3 Getting Started................................ 6
3.1 Charging the Battery ........................... 6
3.2 Switching on the Device...................... 6
3.3 Shut Down the Device......................... 7
3.4 Lock the Screen ................................... 7
3.5 Unlock the Screen ............................... 7
3.6 Change the Orientation ....................... 7
3.7 Adjust Volume ...................................... 8
3.8 Status Bar ............................................. 8
3.9 Get Around ........................................... 8
4 Using the Touch Screen ................ 11
4.1 Arrange and work with Applications . 12
4.2 Extended Home Screen .................... 12
4.3 Add Widgets ....................................... 13
4.4 View Toolkits....................................... 13
5 Features ....................................... 16
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5.1 Change the Wallpaper ...................... 16
5.2 Manage Accounts ............................. 17
5.3 Why Use a Google Account ............. 18
5.4 Start Gmail ......................................... 19
5.5 Google Search .................................. 20
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5.7 Manage Downloads .......................... 20
5.8 Manage Your Calendar ..................... 20
5.9 Settings .............................................. 21
5.10 Mounting the USB Card for the First
Time 21
5.11 Connecting with PC .......................... 22
5.12 Set the Language and Keyboard ..... 22
5.13 View Available Storage Space ......... 22
5.14 Date & Time Setting .......................... 24
5.15 View About Device Information ........ 24
5.16 Use the HDMI out Feature ............... 24
6 Accessing the Internet .................. 25
6.1 Connect to Wi-Fi ............................... 25
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6.2 Set up Internet Connection via Ethernet
Cable. .......................................................... 26
6.3 Connect to VPN ................................. 26
6.4 Connect to Internet via USB Dongle 27
6.5 How to Uninstall an Application ........ 27
6.6 Perform a Factory Reset ................... 29
6.7 Troubleshooting ................................. 29
7 Specifications ............................... 31
8 Taking Care of Your Device ........... 33
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2.1 Input and Output Interfaces
DC In
Earphone Jacket 3.5mm stereo jack
USB Socket Mini 5 pin USB port ( OTG)
TF card socket Micro SD
Reset Reset Socket
HDMI Out Jack For output to HD TVs
USB Socket Mini 5 pin USB port ( OTG)
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If the battery power is low or if the power icon shows no power
If Power button does not respond i.e. the device is not getting switched on.
Device automatically shuts down.
When the top right led continuously blinks.
Note: Slight heating during charging is normal. When the charging icon becomes static, it indicates that the
battery is full.
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Please charge the device for 6 hours for the first time; thereafter every subsequent full charge will take only 4
hours. Please charge the unit fully once in a month if it is not in use.
Remark: If the power is empty, the device will shut down automatically.
3.2 Switching on the Device
To switch on the device, long press and hold the power key. The system will boot and show the main screen.
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3.3 Shut Down the Device
Press the power key for a few seconds.
Device Option Menu will appear. Choose the appropriate option Power off / Standby / Cancel to shut down the
device.
3.4 Lock the Screen
Short press the Power key to lock / unlock the screen.
3.5 Unlock the Screen
Depending on the screen lock setting, you might be required to:
Slide the lock symbol towards the unlock symbol.
Draw a pattern, or provide a PIN or password.
Note: You can set your unlock method by tapping > Personal> Security> Screen Lock and then choosing
your desired method.
3.6 Change the Orientation
Your device has the capability to retain the orientation of the screen in horizontal view even when rotated by 90,
or multiples of 90 degree.
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3.7 Adjust Volume
Press the Volume+, Volume- keys to increase or decrease the volume of the device.
3.8 Status Bar
The status bar appears at the lower right corner of the screen.
Displays Wi-Fi Status (if connected), Battery Status, time, Setting menu and back button.
3.9 Get Around
At the bottom of the screen, you will find three Navigation buttons. They are always available. No matter what
you are doing with your device, you can always get back to the main Home screen or return to previous screens:
Icons Name Description
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Back Opens the previous screen you were working in, even if it
was in a different app. Once you back up to the Home
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screen, you can’t go back any further in your history.
Navigation Keys
Keys Name Description
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Home Opens Home. If you're viewing a left or right Home screen,
Recent
apps
All
Apps
Context In different applications, tapping on this will display the
Back Return the previous screen from any interface
opens the
Central Home screen.
Opens a list of thumbnail images of apps you've worked with
recently.
To open an app, touch it. To remove a thumbnail from the
list, swipe it left or right.
Appears at the upper right screen. Opens the applications
menu from where you can touch and access the various
applications.
operation settings interface. It is displayed at the top right
corner or the lower left corner of the screen.
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Home Return to the home screen from any interface
Context Displays the context menu of any application i.e. gives you the
options for the currently opened application.
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