Micromax A106 User manual

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CONTENTS
THE ANDROID ADVANTAGE ..........................................3
READ ME FIRST.............................................................3
DISCLAIMER....................................................................3
UNDERSTAND YOUR PHONE.........................................5
GETTING STARTED ........................................................5
SIMCARD INSERTION........................................................................5
MEMORY CARD INSERTION..............................................................6
TURNING YOUR PHONE ON/OFF..................................................7
HANDSET KEYS....................................................................................8
CHARGING THE BATTERY..................................................................9
BASIC PHONE FEATURES...........................................10
GOOGLETM ACCOUNT......................................................................10
HOME SCREEN...................................................................................10
APPLICATION LAUNCHER................................................................11
NOTIFICATIONS...................................................................................12
GRAVITY SENSOR..............................................................................13
PHONE LOCKING TECHNIQUES.....................................................13
USE GOOGLE TM SEARCH...............................................................15
USING THE TOUCH SCREEN.......................................16
TAP AND HOLD ...................................................................................16
DRAG AN ITEM ....................................................................................16
SCROLL.................................................................................................16
SWIPE....................................................................................................17
USING THE PINCH ZOOM.................................................................17
DOUBLE-TAP........................................................................................17
USING THE ONSCREEN KEYBOARD.............................................18

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TASK MANAGER.................................................................................19
CALLING AND MESSAGING.........................................20
MAKE A CALL ......................................................................................20
CONTACTS...........................................................................................20
VIDEO CALL.........................................................................................21
AIRPLANE MODE................................................................................22
SEND MESSAGE.................................................................................22
MULTIMEDIA..................................................................23
CAMERA................................................................................................23
GALLERY...............................................................................................23
MUSIC PLAYER...................................................................................24
FM RADIO............................................................................................25
SETTINGS,NETWORKS,AND APPLICATIONS............26
CONNECT TO THE INTERNET..........................................................26
TETHERING &PORTABILITY ...........................................................27
PAIR WITH BT DEVICES..................................................................28
CONFIGURING E-MAIL .....................................................................28
MANAGE APPLICATIONS..................................................................29
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...............................................30
TAKING CARE OF YOUR DEVICE.................................31
BATTERYRECOMMENDATIONS.....................................................32
RECYCLE YOUR PHONE...................................................................32
COPYRIGHT...................................................................32

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The Android Advantage
Micromax A106 comes with KitKat 4.4.2 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.
Read Me First
Please read all safety precautions and this manual carefully
before using your device to ensure safe and proper use.
The descriptions in this manual are based on the default settings
of your device.
Available features and additional services may vary by device,
software, or service provider.
Applications and their functions may vary based on the country,
region, software or hardware specifications. Micromax is not
liable for performance issues caused by third-party applications.
Disclaimer
The colors, specifications, functions and graphics
shown/mentioned 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.
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

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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 theirrespective owners.
*Operator tariff shall be applicable for SMS.
**Micromax privacy policy is available at www.micromaxinfo.com.

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Understand Your Phone
Getting Started
SIMCardInsertion
Your A106 is a dual SIM phone with one normal SIM card slot and another
micro SIM slot. Insert the SIM card(s) in the SIM slot(s) correctly.
To insert the SIM card:
1. Switch off your phone and remove the rear cover and battery
as illustrated below:

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2. Insert the SIM card correctly in the card slot(s), as illustrated in
the following image:
3. Place back the battery and rear cover.
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 or removing the cards
Memory CardInsertion
To store additional multimedia files, you must insert amemory card.
To insertmemory card:
1. Switch off the mobile phone, and thenremove the rear cover
and battery.
2. Insert the memory card into the slot as illustrated below:
3. Place back the battery and rear cover of the mobile phone.

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Use only compatible memory cards approved by Micromax
with this device. Incompatible memory cards may damage the
card or the device and corrupt the data stored in the card.
Turning Your Phone On/ Off
Press and hold the Power key for a few seconds to switch on/off the
phone.
To restart your phone, long press the Power key and select
Reboot.

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Handset Keys
Keys Functions
Long press to switch on or switch off
the phone.
Press once to turn off the screen or
to wake up the screen.
Press for 2 seconds to view quick
options to turn off the phone, reboot
the device, switch to airplane mode,
or adjust the sound profiles.
Adjust the phone volume from the
volume keys available on the right
side of the device.
Opens a menu with items that affect
the current screen or application.
Opens the Home screen. If you are
viewing the left or right extended
Home screen, opens the central
Home screen.
On long tap, opens the most recently
used applications.
Opens the previous screen you were
working on.
If the onscreen keyboard is open,
closes the keyboard.

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Charging the Battery
Before using the device for the first time, you must charge the battery. You
can charge the device with a travel adapter or connecting the device to a
PC with a USB cable.
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.

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Basic Phone Features
GoogleTM Account
Your GoogleTM Account lets you take full advantage of applications and
services offered by GoogleTM Android market. Configure your GoogleTM
account on this handset to get access to your GoogleTM mails, GoogleTM
Play Store, GoogleTM Maps,Navigation, and much more.
GoogleTM account setup will be prompted when you turn on your handset
for the first time.
Network connection will be required for the GoogleTM
account setup step to appear.
However, you may configure your GoogleTM account at any later stage
from →→Add account →Google. Follow the registration steps
to successfully configure your mail account on the device.
If you do not have an existing GoogleTM account, you may
create one from the account configuring 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. Your A106 has five home screens including one
center home screen and fourextended home screens.