Micromax A116i User manual

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W
WE EL LC CO OM ME E
Youhavenowbecome the ownerofthe A116i. This phone offers youthe versatility
of Android coupled with the trusted craftsmanship of Micromax. Get ready to
enjoy the joyride
Android 4.1.2
1.2GHz Quad Core Processor
Dual SIM support
8 MP RearCamera
Pinch Zoom Feature
5 Inch Capacitive Touch screen
HSDPA
HSUPA
GPS
Bluetooth
Memory Card Support
VoiceSearch

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TH HE E A AN ND DR RO OI ID D A AD DV VA AN NT TA AG GE E
Micromax A116i comes with Jelly Bean 4.1 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.
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RE EA AD D M ME E F FI IR RS ST T
Please read all safety precautions and this manual carefully before using
your device to ensure safe and proper use.
The descriptions in this manualare 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 orhardware specifications.Micromax is not liable for
performance issues caused by third-party applications.
DISCLAIMERS
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.

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Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Micromax keeps
the right to modify the content in this user guide without priornotice.
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.
Otherproduct 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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PH HO ON NE E L LA AY YO OU UT T
The following figure shows the phone layout along with the keys and parts for
your reference.

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GE ET TT TI IN NG G S ST TA AR RT TE ED D
INSERTSIMCARD
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1. . Switch off themobile phone and removethe rear coverand battery. .
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2. . Insert the SIM card(s) correctly in thecard slot(s) as shown below. .
3. Finally, insert the battery and place back the rear cover of the mobile
phone.
INSERTMEMORYCARD
1. Switch off themobilephone and removethe rear coverand battery.
2. Insert thememory 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. .
USINGTHETOUCHSCREEN
Please referto the preceding phonelayout for a betterunderstanding:
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. Forexample, 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 zoomin 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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CUSTOMIZEHOMESCREEN
You can add applications, shortcuts, widgets, and other items to any part of the
Home screen or change the wallpaper.
Enter Launcher, long press and hold an application till the screen
vibrates, and then releaseyour 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
oricon to a new location on thescreen.
MANAGENOTIFICATIONS
Yournotification icons inform you of newmessages and events.
When you receive a notification, its icon appears in the status bar, along with a
summary that appears only briefly.
Drag thestatus bar d do ow wn n from thetop ofthe screen as shown below.
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The Notifications panel displays your network provider name and a list of your

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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
Slide the home-screen to view Toolkits and to access and choose various tools
availableon your handset.
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SWITCHON/OFF
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 thePower off option that appears on the display.
Turn on/off
Airplane
Mode
Turn
on/off
Wi-Fi
Turn
on/off
Bluetooth
Turn
on/off
GPS
Turn on/off
Data
Connection

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In the sameway, you can reboot yourphone.
UNLOCKTHEPHONE
You can lock the phoneusing Pattern lock, PIN, Password or Slide lock.
To unlock the phone, do one of the following:
Press and hold thePower key. TheLCD shows up with a lock.
Slide the lock to with your finger to unlock the phone.
If the phone lock has been activated, you need to enter the password to
unlock.
MAKEACALL
Touch the icon to enter your desired number and press the /
icononthedialerpadthatdisplays.
OR
Touch the icon and press the icon to access the desired number.
Tap on thenumberto make the call.
ANSWER/REJECTACALL
To answera call, slide the phoneicon to the right.
To reject a call, slide thephoneiconto the left.
MAKEANINTERNATIONALCALL

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In dialing mode, press and hold the0key, until the +sign appears on thescreen.
Enter the desired international codeandthen the completephonenumber and
makethe call.
INCALLOPTIONS
Touch the icon to add another person to the call.
Touch the 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 icon again.
During a conferencecall, press the icon to split the calls.
When a call is active and another is on hold, then tap the icon to
mergethecalls.
Touch the icon to listen via the speaker.
End thecall by pressing the icon.
CONFIGURE3GCONNECTION
You do not need to configure your 3G connection. When you obtain a 3G
enabled SIM from your service provider, your A116i automatically latches on to
the network allowing you to enjoy the features of 3G. You can also activate 3G
on your existing SIM. For this it is advised to contact your service provider.
CHANGESCREENDISPLAYORIENTATION

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You can change the orientation of your screen by rotating the phone in
landscape orportrait view.
LISTENTOMUSIC
Menu > Music
You will be presented with the list of available songs to play. You can listen to
musicby tapping the required icons.
SENDMESSAGES
Menu > Messaging
You can compose a new message orreply to existing messages in thelist.
ADDCONTACTSTOPHONEBOOK
Menu > Dialpad
Dial a number and click on .
You can either create a new contact or can add the number to existing
contacts.
BROWSETHEINTERNET
Go to Browser.
Enter the web address and click ‘Go’.
Note: To browse theInternet, your Internet settings need to be configured first.
You can refer to the Frequently Asked Questions section of the User Guide.
TRANSFERDATA VIAUSB

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Connect thephone with the PC/laptop using the USB cable supplied with
this device.
Drag the notification header downwards (on the top portion ofthe LCD,
tap and drag down your finger).
Tap USB Connected > Turn onUSB Storage.
The file dialog will open on your PC for file transfer between the PC and
Phone.
USINGMYA116IASAMODEMFORINTERNETCONNECTIVITY
You can use your A116i 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 a data service enabled SIM card in your phone.
Connect your A116i to yourcomputer through the USB cable.
Go to Settings> Wireless & networks> More>Tethering & portable hotspot > USB
Tethering.
The driver installation window will pop up on your PC or laptop.
Install thedriveras suggested.
You can now start using theInternet service via yourA116i.

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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
A116i as a router.
Go to Settings> Wireless & networks>More>Tethering & Portable
hotspot> Wi-Fi Hotspot.
Configureyour Wi-Fi hotspot as suggested.
Make sureyourcomputer has Wi-Fi. After connecting to the Wireless network,
you can use the GPRS service from yourA116i.
Note: Your mobile operator will charge you based on your GPRS data usage.
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OT TH HE ER R N NO OT TA AB BL LE E F FE EA AT TU UR RE ES S
CAPTUREPHOTOSANDVIDEOS
Menu > Camera
Use the slider that displays to shift between camera and video mode.
Features:
8 Megapixel RearCamera with 4x Zoom (Camera mode)
WhiteBalance/ Color Effect/ Scene Mode
USEVOICECOMMAND

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Menu > Voice Search
Use voice commands to access various useful features on yourA116i .
Tap on icon.
Issue your desired voicecommand to the phone.
USETHEPINCHZOOMFEATURE
You can open any image or web page and then use your thumb and index
finger to zoom the display through thepinch gesture as illustrated below.
SYNCHRONIZECONTACTSLIST
Settings> Accounts>Add Account
Youcan either add a new accountorcan use existing account.
Enter yourEmail ID and Password and tap Next.
Enter/edit the domain/usernameand serverif required for corporate account.
Choose the account options that display and tapNext.
Follow thesuggested steps.

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Yourcontacts synchronization will be complete in a few seconds.
To auto-sync an existing account:
Tap on an existing account.
Tap Sync Contacts. (All phone contacts will becopied to that email account with
details).
For this feature to work, you need to have Internet connectivity via your SIM
or Wi-Fi. If your Sync does not proceed as expected, check whether data
option is set to ON.
RECORDSOUND
Menu > Sound recorder
Tap the icon to start recording. Tap the icon to stop the recording.
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SA AF FE ET TY Y P PR RE EC CA AU UT TI IO ON NS S
Remember to comply with legal requirements and local restrictions when using
the phone.
Your Phone’s radio waves may interfere with inadequately shielded medical
devices. Consult a physician 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 todo so.
Always keep the phone and accessories out of reach of small children. Small
parts such as the SIM card, dust cap, lens ring and lens cap as well as the
microSDcard can be dismantled and swallowed by small children.

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Do not place the phone near electromagnetic data carriers such as credit/Debit
cards. Information stored onthemcould be lost.
Permanent hearing loss may occur if you use earphones at high volume for
prolonged periods. Set your volume to a safe level. If you experience discomfort
in yourears, reduce the volume or discontinue the useof yourearphones.
Ring tones, info tones and hands-free talking are reproduced through the
loudspeaker. Do not hold the phone to the ear when it rings or when you have
switched on the hands-free function.
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 aneasily accessible AC power socket when charging the battery.
You may only open the phone to replace the battery, SIM and micro SD card.
You must not open the battery under any circumstances. All other changes to
this device are strictly prohibited and will invalidatethe warranty.
Thephone may cause interference inthe vicinity of TV sets, radios and PCs.
Onlyuse Micromax specifiedbatteries and chargingdevices.
All batteries cancause property damage, injury or burns if a conductive material
Tap the exposed terminals. Exercise care in handling any charged battery,
particularly when placing it inside your pocket, purse or other container with
metal objects. Donot dispose ofbatteriesin fire as they may explode.
Do not use the phone while driving. When you have to use the phone, please
use the personal hands-free kit$.
Please put the phone safely in the phone stand. Do not put it onto any
passenger seat or any place from which it may fall down in case of vehicular
collision oremergency braking.

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Flight is influenced by interference caused by the phone. It is illegal to use a
phone on the airplane. Pleaseturn offyour phone during a flight.
Professional service: The phone must be installed or repaired by Micromax
authorized personnel. You are likely to suffer a huge risk when you install or
repair this phone by yourself, which also goes against the warranty rules.
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TA AK KI IN NG G C CA AR RE E O OF F Y YO OU UR R D DE EV VI IC CE E
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 rust the
electronic circuits. If your devicegets wet, removethebattery, wipe it with a drycloth andtake
it to an authorized service center.
Do not storethe devicein high orcold temperature. High temperatures can shorten the lifeof
electronic devices and damage batteries.
Do not use or storethedevice in dusty, dirty areas. Its moving parts and electronic components
can get damaged.
Do not attempt toopen the device other than asinstructed in this guide. Repairing this phone by
yourself other thanour authorized service agents/centers goes against the warranty rules.
Do notdrop, knock, or shake thedevice. Roughhandlingcan break internal circuit boards and
fine mechanics.
Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents toclean the device.Only
use a soft, clean, dryclothtocleanthe surface ofthe device.
Do not storeyour device near magnetic fields or allow your deviceto come in contact with
magnetic fields forextended period of time.
BATTERYRECOMMENDATIONS
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you tochargethe battery at roomtemperature range.
Batteries have life cycles. If the timethat the battery powersequipment becomes much shorter
than usual,thebattery life is at an end. Replace the battery with anewbattery of the same
make and specification.
Use manufacturer approved batteries, chargers, accessories and supplies. Micromax will not be
held responsible foruser’s safety when using unapproved accessories or supplies.
Do not discardthe battery with householdtrash. Pleasedispose of usedbattery according to
your local environmental laws and guidelines.
RECYCLEYOURPHONE
TheWEEE logo (shown atthe left) appears on the product (battery, handset, andcharger)
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.
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 toour web site: www.micromaxinfo.com/weee.php.
Note: Micromax will not bear any responsibility for any incompliance with the above mentioned
guidelinesor improper usage of the mobile phone.
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CO OP PY YR RI IG GH HT T
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document in any form without the prior written permission of Micromax is strictly prohibited.