Micromax A115 User manual

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You have now become the owner of the A115. This phone offers you the versatility
of Android coupled with the trusted craftsmanship of Micromax. Get ready to
enjoy the joyride
Android 4.1.2
Dual SIM support
3G Support
Pinch Zoom Feature
5 Inch Capacitive Touch screen
HSDPA
HSUPA
1 GHz Dual Core Processor
GPS
Bluetooth 4.0
External memory (expandable up to 32 GB)
Gravity sensor

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Headset jack
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The following figure shows the phone layout along with the keys and parts for your
reference.
USB jack
Front camera
Menu
Home
Back
Camera Lens
Speaker
LCD
Power
Receiver
Volume

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Insert SIM Card
To insert the SIM Card:
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Switch off the mobile phone and remove the rear cover and battery
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Insert the SIM card(s) correctly in the card slot(s) as shown below
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3. Finally, insert the battery and place back the rear cover of the mobile
phone.
Insert Memory Card
To insert the memory card:
1. Switch off the mobile phone and remove the rear cover and battery.
2. Insert the memory card into the slot as shown in the diagram:

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Note: Use only compatible memory cards approved by Micromax with this device.
Incompatible cards may damage the card and the device and corrupt data stored
on the card
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Please charge the battery for at least 4 hours continuously before you use the
newly purchased phone for the first time.
Using the Touch Screen
Please refer to the preceding phone layout for a better understanding:
You can use the touch screen in the following ways:
Action
Effect
Touch
Acts on items on the screen, such as application and settings
icons, to type letters and symbols using the onscreen
keyboard, or to press onscreen buttons
Touch and hold
Touch and hold an item on the screen until an action occurs
Drag
Touch and hold an item and move your finger on the screen
until you reach the target position
Swipe or slide
Quickly slide your finger across the surface of the screen,
(without dragging an item). For example, slide the screen up
or down to scroll a list
Double-tap
Tap quickly twice on a webpage, map, or other screen to
zoom. For example, double-tap a section of a webpage in
Browser to zoom that section to fit the width of the screen.
You can also double-tap to control the zoom in Maps, and in
other applications.
Pinch
In some applications you can zoom in and out by placing two
fingers on the screen at once and pinching them together (to
zoom out) or spreading them apart (to zoom in).
Rotate the
screen
On most screens, the orientation of the screen changes as
you rotate it. You can turn this feature on and off

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Customize Home Screen
You can add applications, shortcuts, widgets, and other items to any part of the
Home screen or change the wallpaper.
Enter Apps screen, long press and hold an application till the screen vibrates, and
then release your finger hold.
Long press and hold the widget or icon you want to move. Once the device vibrates,
don't release your hold on the icon. Drag the widget or icon to a new location on
the screen.
Manage Notifications
Your notification icons inform you of new messages and events.
When you receive a notification, its icon appears in the status bar, along with a
summary that appears only briefly.
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The Notifications panel displays your network provider name and a list of your
current notifications.
Drag the tab at the bottom of the Notifications panel to the top of the screen.
Or just press the back button. The panel also closes when you touch a
notification to respond to it.
Toolkits
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To switch on your device, press and hold the Power key.
In standby mode, press and hold the Power key to open phone options. Next, press
the Power off option that appears on the display.
In the same way, you can reboot your phone.
To unlock the phone, do one of the following:
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Press and hold the Power key. The LCD shows up a with a lock icon.
Slide the lock to with your finger towards the unlock icon to unlock the phone.
If the phone lock has been activated, you need to enter the unlock code.
Touch the icon to enter your desired number and press the icon on the dialer
pad that displays.
OR
Touch the icon and press the Contacts icon to access the desired number and
then press to make the call.
To answer a call, slide the phone icon to the right.
To reject a call, slide the phone icon to the left.
1. In dialing mode, press and hold the 0key, until the +sign appears on the
screen.
2. Enter the desired international code and then the complete phone
number and make the call.
Touch the Mute icon 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 pressing the
Mute icon again.
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Use the Dial pad for DTMF inputs.
Touch Menu key and select Start Recordings to start call recording.
Touch the Speaker icon to listen via the speaker.
End the call by pressing the End icon.
You can change the orientation of your screen by rotating the phone in
landscape or portrait view.
Menu > Music
You will be presented with the list of available songs to play. You can listen to
music by tapping the required icons.
Menu > Messaging
You can compose a new message or reply to existing messages in the list.
Menu > Dialpad
Dial a number and click on icon.
You can either create a new contact or can add the number to existing contacts.
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1. Go to Browser.
2. Enter the web address and click ‘Go’.
Note: To browse the Internet, your Internet settings need to be configured first.
You can refer to the Frequently Asked Questions section of the User Guide.
1. Connect the phone with the PC/laptop using the USB cable supplied with
this device.
2. Drag the notification header downwards (on the top portion of the LCD,
tap and drag down your finger).
3. Tap USB Connected > Turn on USB Storage.
The file dialog will open on your PC for file transfer between the PC and
Phone.
You can use your A115 as a modem and connect your PC or laptop to the
Internet when required. You can do this via:
USB Tethering
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Connectivity via USB Tethering
You need to insert an internet enabled SIM card in your phone.
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1. Connect your A115 to your computer through the USB cable.
2. Go to Settings> Wireless & networks> More> Tethering & portable
hotspot > USB Tethering.
The driver installation window will pop up on your PC or laptop.
3. Install the driver as suggested.
You can now start using the Internet service via your A115.
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 SIM card on your phone to use your
A115 as a router.
1. Go to Settings> Wireless & networks>More>Tethering & Portable
hotspot.
2. Configure your Wi-Fi hotspot as suggested.
Make sure your computer has Wi-Fi. After connecting to the Wireless network,
you can use the GPRS service from your A115.
Note: Your mobile operator will charge you based on your GPRS data usage.
Other Notable Features
Menu > Camera
Use the slider that displays to shift between camera and video mode.
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