Table of Contents
Welcome ........................................ 2
Understand Your Device .............. 2
Insert SIM and Memory Card ..... 2
Adjust the Volume ....................... 2
Charging the Battery ................... 2
Basic Features ............................... 2
Google TM Account ................... 2
Home Screen ............................... 2
Application Launcher ................. 2
Notifications ................................ 2
Toolkit ......................................... 3
Gravity Sensor ............................ 3
Screen Unlocking Techniques .. .. 3
Use Google Search ...................... 3
Drag an Item ............................... 3
Scroll ........................................... 3
Swipe ........................................... 3
Double-tap ................................... 3
Using Pinch to Zoom .................. 4
..................................................... 4
Using the Onscreen Keyboard .... 4
Task Manager ............................. 4
Calling and Messaging ................. 4
Make a Call ................................. 4
Contacts ....................................... 4
In Call Options ............................ 4
Airplane Mode ............................ 4
Send Message .............................. 4
Multimedia .................................... 5
Camera ........................................ 5
Gallery ......................................... 5
Music Player ............................... 5
Settings, Networks, and
Applications ............................... 5
Connect to the Internet ................ 5
Tethering & Portability ............... 5
Pair With BT Devices ................. 5
USB OTG (On the Go) for Data
Transfer ....................................... 5
Your device supports USB OTG,
which allows you to directly
transfer data between your device
and a flash drive / pen drive,
using an OTG cable. ................... 5
Configuring E-Mail ..................... 5
Google Maps ............................... 6
Play Store .................................... 6
Device Specifications .................... 6
Safety Precautions ........................ 6
Taking Care of your device .......... 6
Recycle your Device ................... 6
Disclaimer ...................................... 7
Copyright ....................................... 7
Welcome
Thank you for purchasing the Micromax P690. You are now the proud owner of the P690 tablet which offers you a wide range of exciting
features designed to give you a rich and fulfilling table t PC experience.
Understand Your Device
Insert SIM and Memory Card
1. Switch off the device and open the SIM and Memory card slot using the SIM ejection tool.
2. Insert SIM card and Memory card correctly in the card slot(s), as shown:
Use only compatible memory cards. Incompatible mem ory cards
may damage the device and corrupt the data stored in the card.
Charging the Battery
Before using the device for the first time, we recommend you t o charge the battery for a minimum of 4 hours.
Please charge the device in the following conditions:
If the battery power is low or if the power icon shows no power.
If the device stops responding to the Power button i.e. the device is not getting switched on.
Device automatically shuts down.
You can charge the device with a travel adapter or connecting the device to a PC via a USB cable.
Basic Features
Google
TM
Account
Your Google Account lets you take full advantage of applications and services offered by Google. Configure your Google account on this device
to get access to your Gmail, Google Play Store, Google Maps, and much more.
When you turn on your device for the first time, Google account setup wil l display, allowing you to set up your Google account.
Internet connection is required for the Google account setup to appear.
However, you may configure your Google account at any later stage from → → Add account → Google. Follow the registra tion steps
to successfully configure your mail account on the device.
If you do not have an existing Google account, you may create one from the account c onfiguring step.
You may add various other accounts, depending on your applications.
Home Screen
You can personalize your home screen with shortcuts, widgets, wallpapers and other items. Swipe left or right on the home screen to view the
next extended home screen.
Tap and hold to select a launcher icon and then you can rearrange, change, or remove them wit h ease.
Application Launcher
Application launcher or Application menu is available in the middle of the bottom pane.
Tap to view all installed applications and widgets. In application menu, tap and hold any application/widget to take it to the home screen;
release the hold to place at any desired location on the home screen.
Widgets allow placing application shortcuts on your home screen. You can place analog clock, contacts, and other such s ections of your tablet on
the home page and access them directly!
Notifications
Notification icons inform you of new messages and events as and when it appears in the device.
When you receive a not ification, its icon appears in the status bar, along with a brief summary. You may clear each notification separately by
swiping it towards the left or right, or, clear all notifications by tapping icon.
Toolkit
Toolkit gives you quick access to basic features such as Airplane Mode, Wi-Fi, Display Brightness, and many more.
Gravity Sensor
Your phone has gravity sensor to detect its orientation and adjust the display (auto-rotate) based on its position.
You can enable/disable the auto-rotate feature from the toolkit.
Screen Unlocking Techniques
You can unlock your device using a variety of methods like Pattern Unlock, PIN Unlock or Password.
Slide unlock is the default unlocking method in the tablet.
To unlock the screen:
1. Press the power key to wake up the screen.
2. Hold and drag the lock icon towards the unlock icon.
PIN
Enter your PIN to unlock your tablet
You may enter a PIN and set it as your screen unlocking password.
Pattern
Set and draw your desired pattern
You can set your own pattern by connecting the dots to prevent your tablet from unauthorized
access.
Password
Enter your password to unlock
You may enter any desired password and set it as your screen unlocking password.
Slide
Slide from lock icon to unlock icon
Just wake up the screen and slide the lock icon towards the unlock icon to unl ock your device.
You may set any desired unlocking technique from → →
Security → Screen lock.
You can disable all unlocking methods from your handset by selecting the None option.
Use Google Search
You can search for anything on your device or on the internet using Google Search by
simply typing the search keywords. Google Search also supports voice recognition,
allowing you to speak to search and using voice commands to access various sections
in your handset.
Google Search is available on the home screen and also in the application menu. To use
Google voice search, tap and speak your search keywords. The tablet will return the
Google search results based on your input.
Using the Touch Screen
Tap and Hold
Tap and hold an item to view the list of actions based on the
selected item and condition. You can also move an item from the
Apps screen to the home screen using this method.
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 when 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).
Swipe
Place a finger on the screen and steadily slide your finger in the desired direction. For e xample, when you
are viewing a picture, to view the next picture, swipe le ft.
Double-tap
Quickly tap twice on an image, webpage, map, or ot her screen to zoom. For example, double-tap a section
of a webpage in the browser to zoom in on that section.
Using Pinch to Zoom
You can open any image or web page and then use your fingers to zoom-in or zoom-out using the pinch gestures.
Using the Onscreen Keyboard
Some applications display the keyboard by default. In others, you will be required to t ap a text field, where you want to enter text, to open the
keyboard.
Task Manager
Tap the key on the home screen to view the list of the mos t recently opened applications and sections. You can easily remove items from the
list to free some memory and make your tablet work faster.
There are two ways to remove items from the list.
Drag an item towards left or right
Tap and hold an item and then select
Remove from list
Calling and Messaging
Make a Call
Tap on the menu screen or the home screen. By default, the dialer will display a list of contacts on which calls have been made very often
and the contacts which have been marked as favorites.
You can show the dialer by tapping or view the call history by tapping .
Contacts
Go to →
Store, use, and synchronize contact details in your contact list. You can now create contact groups or mark contacts as favorites in your
phonebook.
Search for your desired contacts by tapping icon.
Add a new contact in the contacts list by tapping .
You can synchronize your contacts list with any of your account configured on this device.
To synchronize your contacts list:
1. Tap icon from the contacts screen and then tap Accounts.
2. Select the account(s) with which contacts list is to be synchronized. You can auto-sync contacts by selecting the Auto-sync app data
option.
Your contacts synchronization will be complete in a few seconds.
To synchronize contacts, you need to have Internet connectivity. If your Sync does not proceed as expected, check whether data
option is set to ON.
In Call Options
Press the Volume up / down keys on the right side to adjust the call volume.
Tap ic on to add another person to the call.
Tap to mute your vo ice so that the tablet’s MIC will not transmit voice to the other end. You can resume transmitting your voice by
tapping again.
Tap to put the call on hold. Tap the icon again to resume the call.
Tap to listen via the speaker.
Tap to view the dia l pad.
Airplane Mode
Some locations may require you to disable all the wireless features of your device. The Airplane Mode allows you to disable all incoming and
outgoing calls, Wi-Fi, and BT connections.
To activate the airplane mode:
1. Press and hold the Power button and then select Airplane mode.
Or
Open the notification panel and tap the Airplane mode quick toolkit icon.
Send Message
1. Tap on the menu scre en or the home screen to go to the messaging section and then tap to compose a message.
3. Tap icon to view the types of files that can be attached and tap the desired type of multimedia file.
4. Tap to select the composition text box and enter your message body in it.
5. Enter the contact name (if it exists) or enter t he phone number.
6. Tap icon to send the message.
Multimedia
Camera
You can take photos and videos using your device.
Go to →
Gallery
Go to →
You can use the Gallery to view pictures, play videos and share files. Tap an album to open and view its content.
Music Player
Go to →
You can use an SD card to enhance the storage capacity for your multimedia files such as music, photos, and so on.
Settings, Networks, and Applications
Your tablet can connect to a variety of networks and devices, including Internet, Wi-Fi, BT, devices, such as headsets. You can also transfer files
to/from your PC through the data cable.
Connect to the Internet
Connect Via SIM
Go to → → Data usage and turn on Mobile data.
You may also need to configure the access point name for the data connection to work. To configure the access point name:
Go to → → More → Mobile networks → Access Point Names and select the access point name from the list.
By default, the access point name gets c onfigured once you insert the SIM, Or, your network provider sends the access point name
settings via SMS. You may need t o install these settings. If the access point names are no t listed by default, please contact your
network provider for the same.
Connect Via Wi-Fi
Go to → → Wi-Fi.
1. If Wi-Fi is turned off, turn it on and tap Wi-Fi. Your device scans and displays the Wi-Fi networks in range.
2. Tap the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to.
3. If the selected Wi-Fi network is password protected, you need to enter the password and connect to it.
Tethering & Portability
You can use your device as a modem and connect your PC/laptop to the Internet. You need to have an active Internet connection on your tablet to
use these features.
Go to → → More → Tethering & portable hotspot.
USB Tethering
1. Connect your tablet with your PC/Laptop via USB cable.
7. Select the USB tethering option.
8. Select your tablet network as the network connection in your PC/la ptop and get access to the Internet.
Wi-Fi Hotspot
1. Select Portable Wi-Fi hotspot option in your tablet.
9. On the other Wi-Fi enabled PC/laptop/handset, choose your tablet as a Wi-Fi network to connect with it.
10. View and configure Wi-Fi hotspot settings by tapping the Set up Wi-Fi hotspot option.
Your mobile operator will charge you based on your data usage.
BT Tethering
1. Pair your device with the BT enabled PC/laptop via BT pairing option.
2. Select the BT tethering option in your device.
3. On the paired PC/laptop, select the BT device (your device) and choose to connect
to the internet.
Pair With BT Devices
Go to → → BT
1. If BT is off, turn it on and then tap BT. Your tablet scans and displays the BT devices in range.
11. Tap the ID of the other device in the list to pair with it.
12. You may be prompted to confirm passkey on both devices. Tap Pair to confirm the passkey and pair the devices. On successful pairing,
your tablet connects to the device.
If the device you want to pair with is not in the list, make it discoverable and then search. If your tablet stops scanning before you
make the other device discoverable, tap SEARCH FOR DEVICES.
Tap Micromax P690 at the top of the scanned device list to make your P690 visible on other devices.
USB OTG (On the Go) for Data Transfer
Your device supports USB OTG, which allows you to directly transfer data between your device and a flash drive / pen drive, using an OTG cable.
Configuring E-Mail
You can check and reply to your emails from your P690 from anywhere and anytime. Apart from the Gmail account, you can configure other
accounts too on this device.
1. Go to → → Add account. Select the type of account you want to create.
13. Type the email address and password in the respective fields and tap Next.
14. Set account settings, as requi red and tap Next.
15. Provide your account name and your 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 c heck your Internet settings before
proceeding.
Tap icon of the tablet and then tap Refresh to refresh your emails manually.
Google 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 wit h the help of Google Maps. It comes with a navigation system (GPS required) which gives step-bystep route guidance while driving or walking. You can even download maps for offline usage. This serves a s a useful application for your day-today usage.
Settings required for Google map access include:
Enable location access from → → Location.
Go to → to start using Google Maps.
Internet connection is required for using Google Maps. When you use the map, you use your Internet connection to transfer data to
and from your tablet.
The Google Maps application may not be available i n every street, country or region.
Micromax does not guarantee the accuracy of any direc tional services.
Play Store
Your Android tablet lets you access unlimited entertainment sources. You can download applications, games, movies, and books from the ever
increasing Play Store. New items get added almost daily to the market to give users a never ending fun experience.
To view and manage the list of all inbuilt, downloaded, and running applications go to → → Apps.
To download applications, games, movies, and books from the Play Store, go to → to access the Google Play Store. View the details
and download items, as desired.
Not all items are free of cost in the Play Store.
You need to enable internet connection and configure Google account on your device to get access to the Pla y Store.
Device Specifications
Battery and Charger
Voltage
Battery Capacity
AC-DC adaptor I/P & O/P
Environmental Rating
Humidity Range
Safety Precautions
Switch off your device in any area with potential explosive atmosphere. Sparks arising out of radio frequency may cause fire or explosion. Therefore
switch off your device at refueling stations, fuel depots, chemical plants or places where blasting operation is in progress. Remember to comply with legal
requirements and local restrictions when using the device.
Your device’s radio waves may interfere with inadequately shielded medical devices. Consult a physic ian 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 device and accessories out of reach of small children. Small parts such as the SIM card or micro SD card can be dismantled and
swallowed by small children.
Do not place the device near electromagnetic data carriers such as credit/Debit cards. Information stored on them could be lost.
Permanent damage to hearing 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.
Manufacturers of medical devices recommend a minimum distance of 15.3 cm (6 inches) between a wireless device and an implanted medical device such
as pacemaker or cardiverter defibrillator to avoid issues arising out of radio frequency interf erence.
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 device to replace the battery (if not inbuilt), SIM card and micro SD card. You must not open the battery under any circumstances.
All other changes to this device are strictly prohibited and will invalidate the warranty.
The device may cause interference in the vicinity of TV sets, radios and PCs.
The battery may cause damage, injury or burns if a conductive material closes the circuit of the terminals. E xercise 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 device while driving. When you have to use the device, please use the earpiece.
Please put the device safely in the stand. Do not put it onto any passenger seat or any place from which it may fall down during collision or emergency
braking.
Flight is influenced by interference caused by the device. It is illegal to use the device on the airplane. Please turn off your device during a flight.
The device must be repaired by Micromax authorized personnel only. Repairing this device by yourself other than our authorized service agents/centers
goes against the warranty rules.
Taking Care of your device
Your device is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be handled with care. The following suggestions will help you protect your device:
Keep the device dry. Precipitation, humidity, and a ll types of liquids or moisture can rust the electronic circuits. If your device gets wet, remove 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. Extreme 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.
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 wit h magnetic fields for extended period of time.
Recycle your Device
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 a ll your electronic or electrical waste equipment by relocating over to the specified collection point for recycling of such
hazardous waste.
Collection and proper recovery of your electronic waste equipment at the time of disposal will allow us to help pr eserve the envir onment. 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 i mproper usage of the device.
Disclaimer
The colors, specifications, functions and g raphics shown/mentioned in the user manual may differ from the actual pr oduct. 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 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 r espective owners.
*Operator tariff shall be applicable for SMS.
**Micromax privacy policy is available at www.micromaxinfo.com.
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