X279 User Guide
User Guide
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Thank you for purchasing the Micromax X279. Your X279 is packaged with
the following state of the art features:
VGA Camera
2.4 Inch screen
Music Player
FM Radio
LED indicator
Video and FM Recording
Dual SIM (GSM + GSM)
T-Flash Card support (up to 8 GB)
Hindi Language Support
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Table of Contents
1 Welcome ................................................................................... 2
2 Know Your Phone ..................................................................... 6
2.1 Phone Layout 6
2.2 Keys and Parts 6
2.3 Insert SIM Card 7
2.4 Insert Memory Card 8
3 Basic Operations .................................................................... 10
3.1 Switch Phone ON/OFF 10
3.2 Unlock the phone 10
3.3 Make a call 10
3.4 Choose User Profiles 11
4 Notable Features .................................................................... 11
4.1 Secure your Phone 11
4.2 SMS Blacklist 12
4.3 Remote Tracker 12
4.4 Privacy for Data 12
4.5 Manage Your Files 13
4.6 M! Zone 13
4.7 M!-Store 13
4.8 Organizer 14
4.9 Connect to Internet 15
5 Phonebook Features .............................................................. 15
5.1 View Contact Detail 15
5.2 Call a Contact 16
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5.3 Send SMS or MMS 16
5.4 Add New Contact 16
5.5 Delete a Contact 16
5.6 Mark 16
5.7 Copy a Contact 17
5.8 Add to Blacklist 17
5.9 Send vCard 17
5.10 Check memory status 17
5.11 Caller Groups 17
6 Call Logs ................................................................................. 18
6.1 View Call Logs 18
7 Messages ................................................................................ 18
7.1 Write messages 18
7.2 Use message Template 19
7.3 Voicemail server 19
7.4 Message settings 19
7.5 Memory status 19
8 Multimedia............................................................................. 20
8.1 Camera 20
8.2 Video recorder 20
8.3 M! Movies 21
8.4 Audio Player 21
8.5 Video Player 21
8.6 Image Viewer 22
8.7 Play FM Radio 22
8.8 Record Sounds 22
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9 Connectivity ........................................................................... 23
9.1 Internet 23
9.2 Bluetooth 23
9.3 Access Network Services 23
10 Settings .................................................................................. 24
11 Health and Safety Precautions ............................................... 24
12 Taking Care of Your Device ..................................................... 27
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KKnnooww YYoouurr PPhhoonnee
22..11 PPhhoonnee LLaayyoouutt
22..22 KKeeyyss aanndd PPaarrttss
Important keys and parts are listed here for you to use the phone better.
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10. Hands-free socket
22..33 IInnsseerrtt SSIIMM CCaarrdd
The X279 is a Dual SIM mobile phone allowing you to use two SIM Cards.
1. Switch off the mobile phone and remove the rear cover and
battery.
2. Insert the SIM card correctly in the SIM slot(s) as shown below.
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3. Finally, insert the battery and replace the rear cover of the mobile
phone.
22..44 IInnsseerrtt MMeemmoorryy CCaarrdd
1. Switch off the phone and remove the rear cover and the battery.
2. Open the memory card slot, and insert the memory card into the
slot.
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3. Close the memory card slot.
4. Finally, insert the battery and the rear cover of the mobile phone.
Note: Use only compatible memory cards approved by Micromax.
Incompatible cards may damage the slot or corrupt the data stored in the
card.
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33..11 SSwwiittcchh PPhhoonnee OONN//OOFFFF
To switch ON/OFF your phone, press and hold the End key for a few
seconds.
33..22 UUnnlloocckk tthhee pphhoonnee
If you do not use the phone for a while, the screen is replaced with a
locked screen.
1. Press any key to activate the screen.
2. Press Left key, and then press * key.
33..33 MMaakkee aa ccaallll
You can make a call in the following ways:
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Enter the desired number in standby mode and press the
Call key to make the call.
Go to Menu > Phonebook and then select and dial the
desired number.
Just press the Call key to dial the contacts listed in Call
logs.
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You can also dial a contact from the messages.
33..44 CChhoooossee UUsseerr PPrrooffiilleess
MMeennuu >> UUsseerr pprrooffiilleess
You can choose your profile such as silent mode, General, Meeting,
Outdoor, Silent and so on.
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44..11 IInnddiiccaattoorr LLiigghhttss
Your handset comes with indicator lights which provides you with various
notifications and cues about your status.
The indicator light gives you the following information:
1. Incoming call: Green>red>blue>all 3 light blinks in turn
2. Missed call: Green light
3. Unread message: Blue light
44..22 SSeeccuurree yyoouurr PPhhoonnee
MMeennuu >> SSeettttiinnggss >> SSeeccuurriittyy >> PPhhoonnee LLoocckk
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Let you lock/unlock your phone via a security password which you can
change anytime.
The default security code to unlock the phone is 0000.
Note: After you activate the phone lock, you would be asked for a
password when you power on your phone next time.
44..33 SSMMSS BBllaacckklliisstt
MMeennuu >> SSeettttiinnggss >> SSeeccuurriittyy >> SSMMSS BBllaacckklliisstt
Blacklist undesired SMS senders so that you do not receive SMS from
them.
44..44 RReemmoottee TTrraacckkeerr
MMeennuu >> SSeettttiinnggss >> SSeeccuurriittyy >> RReemmoottee TTrraacckkeerr
You can track your phone in case of loss or thefts by activating the
Remote Tracker mode and configuring an alternate number and content
for receiving messages from the unauthorized user.
44..55 PPrriivvaaccyy ffoorr DDaattaa
a. Go to Menu> Settings> Security Settings> Private Data Protection
b. Enter the default password 0000 to set the privacy lock.
c. Select and enable the desired objects to protect and save the choice.
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Each time you access the protected feature such as messages, you will be
asked for the password.
Note: You can also change the default password to a password of your
choice. The new password will be required to access the protected
objects (messages/phonebook/call logs).
44..66 MMaannaaggee YYoouurr FFiilleess
MMeennuu >> FFiillee MMaannaaggeerr
You can view and manage your files available in the Phone or memory
card from the file Manager. You can rename, view details, move,
delete files and so on via the file Manager.
44..77 MM!! ZZoonnee
MMeennuu >> MM!! ZZoonnee
You can enjoy a host of entertaining services from here.
44..88 MM!!--SSttoorree
MMeennuu >> MM SSttoorree
You can access live.micromaxinfo.com and download wallpaper, music
ringtones and so on for your phone.
You need Internet connection for this service. Please refer to section 4.9
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on how to connect to the Internet.
44..99 OOrrggaanniizzeerr
MMeennuu >> OOrrggaanniizzeerr
Your phone provides you with the capability to organize your routines,
tasks and much more with the following:
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Alarm: Lets you schedule alarms with the required settings
Calendar: Lets you view the calendar and schedule tasks on
selected dates.
Calculator: Use the calculator.
Tasks: Lets you schedule tasks on desired dates with alarm, priority,
periodicity etc.
Converter: helps you to convert units from one system to another.
Stopwatch: Use the stopwatch to count time elapsed and also view
previously recorded counts.
Timer: Count the elapsed time using the timer
World Clock: Lets you view time across the major cities of the world
Shortcuts: Assign shortcut keys to easily access the various features
of this phone.
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44..1100 CCoonnnneecctt ttoo IInntteerrnneett
MMeennuu >> SSeettttiinnggss>>CCoonnnneeccttiioonn ttaabb>> DDaattaa AAccccoouunnttss
You can connect to the Internet via GPRS connection. For this you need
to set up a data account.
1. Go to Menu > Settings>Connection tab> Data Account
2. Select from the list of default data accounts listed by your network
provider’s SIM.
By default, your network provider sends the data account and WAP
settings via SMS, or it comes with your SIM card. You can thus choose
from the listed data accounts. If the Data accounts are not listed by
default, please contact your network provider for the same.
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Your phonebook stores all your saved contacts for anytime use. Your
phonebook data can be stored in your SIM card or your phone memory.
You can manage your contacts from here.
MMeennuu >> PPhhoonneebbooookk
55..11 VViieeww CCoonnttaacctt DDeettaaiill
To View the details of a contact:
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MMeennuu >> PPhhoonneebbooookk >> LLeefftt KKeeyy >> VViieeww
You need to highlight the contact to view its detail.
55..22 CCaallll aa CCoonnttaacctt
MMeennuu >> PPhhoonneebbooookk >> LLeefftt KKeeyy >> CCaallll
Allow you to make a call to the contact you are viewing. Or you can just
highlight a number and press the Call key.
55..33 SSeenndd SSMMSS oorr MMMMSS
MMeennuu >> PPhhoonneebbooookk >> LLeefftt KKeeyy >> SSeenndd >> SSMMSS oorr MMMMSS
55..44 AAdddd NNeeww CCoonnttaacctt
MMeennuu >> PPhhoonneebbooookk >> LLeefftt KKeeyy >> NNeeww
55..55 DDeelleettee aa CCoonnttaacctt
MMeennuu >> PPhhoonneebbooookk >> LLeefftt KKeeyy>> DDeelleettee
IInn tthhee CCoonnttaaccttss lliisstt,, sseelleecctt tthhee eennttrryy yyoouu wwaanntt ttoo ddeelleettee..
55..66 MMaarrkk
MMeennuu >> PPhhoonneebbooookk >> LLeefftt KKeeyy >> MMaarrkk
Allow you to mark single or several contacts to copy, send SMS/MMS,
just delete or vCard.
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55..77 CCooppyy aa CCoonnttaacctt
MMeennuu >> PPhhoonneebbooookk >> LLeefftt KKeeyy >> CCooppyy ttoo PPhhoonnee
YYoouu ccaann ccooppyy eennttrriieess ssttoorreedd iinn tthhee SSIIMM ccaarrdd ttoo tthhee pphhoonnee mmeemmoorryy aanndd
vviiccee--vveerrssaa..
55..88 AAdddd ttoo BBllaacckklliisstt
MMeennuu >> PPhhoonneebbooookk >> LLeefftt KKeeyy >> AAdddd ttoo BBllaacckklliisstt
Allow you to black list selected numbers. In this case the contact will be
blocked from calling you up.
55..99 SSeenndd vvCCaarrdd
MMeennuu >> PPhhoonneebbooookk >> LLeefftt KKeeyy >> vvCCaarrdd
Allow you to send vCard to other numbers and export vCard.
55..1100 CChheecckk mmeemmoorryy ssttaattuuss
MMeennuu >> PPhhoonneebbooookk >> LLeefftt KKeeyy >> MMeemmoorryy DDeettaaiillss
Check the memory status of SIM, and Phone.
55..1111 CCaalllleerr GGrroouuppss
Menu> Phonebook > Groups Tab
Press the Left/Right navigation key to access the Group tab. Set up a
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list of numbers with similar preferences such as ringtone, profile etc.
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66..11 VViieeww CCaallll LLooggss
MMeennuu >> CCaallll LLooggss
Tip: Directly access the call logs of by pressing the Call key in idle mode.
The Call log lists the calls you have recently dialed, received, missed for
SIM1 and SIM 2.
Press the Left/right navigation keys to access various call logs and work
on the call logs.
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77..11 WWrriittee mmeessssaaggeess
MMeennuu >> MMeessssaaggeess >> CCrreeaattee NNeeww
You can compose and send SMS and MMS. Pressing the LLeefftt KKeeyy
during/after composing the message gives you a host of messaging
features..
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Menu > Messages > Template
Enter into preset message templates and use them. These preset
templates can save you time if the theme of your message is the same as
those existing in the template.
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Menu > Messages > Voice Mail
You can activate voicemail service to redirect your incoming calls (based
on your call settings) to a voicemail server and retrieve them later via
SMS alerts.
To divert incoming calls to a voicemail server, go to Settings>Phone tab >
Call Divert> Voice> (choose the desired call divert condition)> Activate>
Phone Number/Voicemail Number
77..44 MMeessssaaggee sseettttiinnggss
MMeennuu >> MMeessssaaggeess >> SSeettttiinnggss
You can set your desired parameters for SMS, MMS, Cell Broadcast and
Voicemail.
77..55 MMeemmoorryy ssttaattuuss
MMeennuu >> MMeessssaaggeess >> MMeemmoorryy ssttaattuuss
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View the memory status of your SMS and MMS.
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88..11 CCaammeerraa
MMeennuu >> MMuullttiimmeeddiiaa >> CCaammeerraa
Press the left key in camera mode to choose various settings
Shortcut keys: Press the number keys on the phone’s keypad to choose
various settings.
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Menu > Multimedia > Video recorder
Press the OK Key to start recording.
You can press RRiigghhtt nnaavviiggaattiioonn kkeeyy switch to Camera and
vice versa.
You can also press left navigation key to choose memory
Press Left key to choose various settings
Shortcut keys: Press the number keys as shortcuts on the phone’s keypad
to choose various video settings.
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88..33 MM!! MMoovviieess
MMeennuu >> MMuullttiimmeeddiiaa >> MM!! MMoovviieess
Your phone comes with pre-loaded movies for you to enjoy. Be ready to
be entertained to your satisfaction.
88..44 AAuuddiioo PPllaayyeerr
MMeennuu >> MMuussiicc
The phone comes with an inbuilt music player that plays all your favorite
songs stored in the phone memory or memory card.
88..55 VViiddeeoo PPllaayyeerr
MMeennuu >> MMuullttiimmeeddiiaa >> VViiddeeoo PPllaayyeerr
Let you play videos stored in your phone or memory card.
Press 0 key while playing a video to change the display mode.
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While in music mode, press the Left key to choose various
music options
Adjust Volume: Press * and # keys to adjust volume.
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88..66 IImmaaggee VViieewweerr
MMeennuu >> MMuullttiimmeeddiiaa >> IImmaaggee vviieewweerr
Let you to view your saved images. You can also send the images via
MMS or Bluetooth or use it as contact icon or wallpaper, etc.
88..77 PPllaayy FFMM RRaaddiioo
MMeennuu >> MMuullttiimmeeddiiaa >> FFMM rraaddiioo
Your phone comes with an FM radio to let you listen to FM channels.
Go to Options> Search Channels> Auto Search to fill up
the channels.
Press the number keys on your keypad in accordance to
the channel list.
Press OK key to start/stop the radio.
Press the # or * key to increase/decrease the volume.
Press the Left key for various radio options.
88..88 RReeccoorrdd SSoouunnddss
MMeennuu >> MMuullttiimmeeddiiaa >> SSoouunndd rreeccoorrddeerr
You can record surrounding sounds using this feature.
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CCoonnnneeccttiivviittyy
99..11 IInntteerrnneett
99..22 BBlluueettooootthh
MMeennuu >> CCoonnnneeccttiivviittyy >> IInntteerrnneett
Configure some basic Internet preferences.
Note: You need to configure Data account for accessing the Internet.
Please refer to section 4.10 for configuring Data account.
MMeennuu >>CCoonnnneeccttiivviittyy>> BBlluueettooootthh
Use Bluetooth to exchange information with other Bluetooth devices.
Select Bluetooth to have a host of options for scanning for and using
Bluetooth feature::
99..33 AAcccceessss NNeettwwoorrkk SSeerrvviicceess
MMeennuu >> CCoonnnneeccttiivviittyy>> ((YYoouurr NNeettwwoorrkk)) SSeerrvviicceess
Allows you to access the services offered by your network provider.
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Choose various preferences to customize your handset according to your
requirements. Press the Left and right navigation keys to set:
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Please read these simple guidelines. Not following them may be dangerous
or illegal.
Your phone is designed not to exceed the limits of emission of radio
waves recommended by international guidelines.
SAR (specific absorption rate) is the measurement of body-absorbed
RF quantity when the phone is in use. SAR value is ascertained
according to the highest RF level generated during laboratory tests.
The SAR value of the phone may depend on factors such as proximity
to the network tower, use of accessories or other accessories.
The highest SAR value of the device at the head and body are 0.421
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General Settings
Phone Settings
Connection Settings
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SSaaffee DDrriivviinngg
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W/kg and 0.973 W/kg respectively averaged over 1 gm of human
tissue.
Use a wireless hands-free system (headphone, headset) with a low
power Bluetooth emitter.
Please keep your calls short and use SMS whenever more convenient.
This advice applies especially to children, adolescents and pregnant
women
Prefer to use your cell phone when the signal quality is good.
People having active medical implants should preferably keep the cell
phone at least 15 cm away from the implant.
Maintain a preferable distance of 15 mm from the device.
Do not use the phone while driving. When you have to use the phone,
please use the personal hands-free kit.
Please do not put the phone 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
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UUnnssaaffee AArreeaass
use a phone on the airplane. Please turn off your phone during a flight.
Your Phone’s radio waves may interfere with the functioning of
inadequately shielded medical devices. Consult a physician or the
manufacturer of the medical device to determine whether they are
adequately shielded from external Radio Frequency. Switch off your
device when regulations posted instruct you to do so.
To avoid potential interference with implanted medical devices such as a
pacemaker or cardioverter defibrillator:
Always keep your phone at least 15.3 centimeters (6 inches) from the
medical device.
Do not carry the wireless device in a breast pocket.
Turn off the phone if there is any reason to suspect that interference is
taking place.
Follow the manufacturer directions for the implanted medical device.
If you have any questions about using your wireless device with an
implanted medical device, consult your health care provider.
Please turn off your phone when you are close to a gas station or in the
vicinity of any place where fuel and chemical preparations, or any other
dangerous goods are stored.
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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
moisture can contain minerals that will rust electronic circuits. If your
device does get wet, remove the battery without turning on the
device, wipe it with a dry cloth and take it the 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 be 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
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BBaatttteerryy RReeccoommmmeennddaattiioonnss::
RReeccyyccllee YYoouurr HHaannddsseett
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.
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.
Do not discard the battery with household trash. Please dispose of
used battery according to your local environmental laws and
guidelines.
Use manufacturer approved batteries, chargers, accessories and
supplies. Micromax will not be held responsible for user’s safety when
using unapproved accessories or supplies.
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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 equipment by
relocating over to the specified collection point
for recycling. of such hazardous waste.
Specified collection points 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.
1. The colors and specifications shown/mentioned in the user manual
may differ from the actual product. Images shown are for
representation purpose only. Other product logos and company
names mentioned herein may be trademarks or trade names of their
respective owners.
2. Micromax keeps the right to make modifications to any of the content
in this user guide without public announcement in advance. The
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content of this manual may vary from the actual content displayed in
the mobile phone. In such a case, the latter shall govern.
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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