Micromax A117 User manual

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WELCOME
Welcome to the world of Micromax and congratulations on buying this
Micromax Android Handset with its rich range of features. Your A117
handset offers you the following state of the art features and much more:
Android Jelly Bean 4.2 Platform: Feel and use the multi-faceted
features of Android Operating System.
12 Megapixel Auto Focus Camera: Click high resolution pictures and
record videos anytime and anywhere.
1.5 GHz Quad Core Processor: Gives you robust multi-processing
capability for handling multiple applications.
Video Calling: Connect with your friends face to face in real time via
video calling.
Smart Gestures: Blow on the handset to unlock, turn it upside down
while ringing to make it silent, bring it near the face to answer
incoming calls and much more.
5 Inch screen: Gives you an intuitive and friendly interface allowing
you to operate your phone with ease.
Gravity Sensors: Ensures that your phone responds automatically to
various motions and orientations.
Dual SIM: Your handset supports dual SIM.
Wi-Fi: The Wi-Fi features lets you connect wirelessly and seamlessly
with your Wi-Fi network for Internet.
Bluetooth: Lets you exchange files and information with Bluetooth
enabled devices.
External memory support: Your handset supports external memory
card expandable up to 32 GB for your myriad needs.

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CONTENTS
WELCOME 1
THE ANDROID ADVANTAGE 4
READ ME FIRST 4
DISCLAIMERS:.............................................................................4
INSTRUCTIONAL ICONS................................................................5
PHONE LAYOUT...........................................................................8
INSERT SIM CARD.......................................................................8
INSERT MEMORY CARD............................................................... 9
TURNING YOUR PHONE ON/OFF .................................................9
CHARGING THE BATTERY...........................................................10
LOCKING/UNLOCKING THE PHONE............................................. 11
USING SMART GESTURES.........................................................13
MAKE A CALL ............................................................................16
IN CALL OPTIONS...................................................................... 16
CONFERENCE CALL ..................................................................17
MAKE A VIDEO CALL..................................................................18
MAKE AN INTERNATIONAL CALL .................................................18
END ACALL..............................................................................19
DISABLE PHONE CALLS............................................................. 19
CHANGING THE PHONE’S VOLUME............................................. 19
SENSORS.................................................................................. 20
TAP AND HOLD.......................................................................... 22
DRAG AN ITEM........................................................................... 22
SCROLL ....................................................................................23
SWIPE....................................................................................... 23
USING THE PINCH ZOOM...........................................................24
DOUBLE-TAP.............................................................................24
CHANGE THE ORIENTATION ....................................................... 25
USING THE HANDSET’S KEYS.................................................... 25
OPEN AND CLOSE THE LAUNCHER............................................. 26
THE HOME SCREEN 26
SWITCH BETWEEN HOME SCREENS.......................................... 27
REARRANGE ITEMS ON THE HOME SCREEN............................... 27
CUSTOMIZE HOME SCREEN ......................................................27

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LAUNCHER ICONS .....................................................................32
CONTEXT MENU........................................................................32
OPTIONS MENUS ......................................................................32
OPEN THE NOTIFICATIONS PANEL.............................................. 36
TOOLKITS..................................................................................37
CREATE AND SEND MULTIMEDIA MESSAGE................................ 40
FORWARD A MESSAGE...............................................................41
LOCK A MESSAGE .....................................................................41
USING THE ONSCREEN KEYBOARD............................................42
USE VOICE SEARCH..................................................................43
CAMERA ...................................................................................46
GALLERY ..................................................................................47
MUSIC ......................................................................................48
FM RADIO ................................................................................48
RECORD SOUND.......................................................................48
CONNECT TO THE INTERNET......................................................50
BLUETOOTH TETHERING............................................................51
PAIR WITH BLUETOOTH DEVICES.............................................. 52
MANAGE ACCOUNTS 52
WHY USEA GOOGLE ACCOUNT.................................................52
START GMAIL............................................................................52
CONFIGURING E-MAIL...............................................................53
USING EMAIL ............................................................................53
GOOGLE SEARCH .....................................................................54
SYNCHRONIZE CONTACT LIST ...................................................54
APPLICATIONS 55
MAPS......................................................................................55
WIDGETS 56
DOWNLOAD APPLICATIONS FROM ANDROID MARKET.................. 57
TASKBAR................................................................................... 57
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 60
TAKING CARE OF YOUR DEVICE 61
COPYRIGHT 63
INDEX 64

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THE ANDROID ADVANTAGE
Micromax A117 comes with Jelly Bean 4.2.1 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.
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.
D
DI IS SC CL LA AI IM ME ER RS S: :
Talk and Standby time are affected by Network preferences, type of SIM
card, and individual usage patterns.
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Services and
some features may be dependent on the network, or service content
provider.
Images shown in this User Guide are for representation only. Other
product logos and company names mentioned/used herein may be
trademarks or trade names of their respective owners.
The functions explained or listed in this manual may differ from the

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actual functions appearing in the device. In such a case, the latter shall
govern.
Content in this user manual may differ based on software provided by
service providers or carriers, and is subject to change without prior
notice.
Micromax reserves the right to make modifications to the content in this
user guide without any prior notice.
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IN NS ST TR RU UC CT TI IO ON NA AL L I IC CO ON NS S
Before you start, please familiarize yourself with the icons you will see in
this manual:
Information: Provides useful information
Warning: Situations that could cause injury to yourself or others
Caution: Situations that could cause damage to your device or other
equipment
Tips to help you with the features.

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GETTING STARTED

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P
PH HO ON NE E L LA AY YO OU UT T
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IN NS SE ER RT T S SI IM M C CA AR RD D
1. Switch off your phone and remove the rear cover as shown below.
2. Insert the SIM card correctly in the card slot(s).
3. Place back the 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

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or removing the cards
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IN NS SE ER RT T M ME EM MO OR RY Y C CA AR RD D
To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a memory card.
1. Switch off the mobile phone, and then remove the rear cover and
battery.
2. Insert the memory card into the slot as shown below.
3. Finally place back the rear cover of the mobile phone.
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.
T
TU UR RN NI IN NG G Y YO OU UR R P PH HO ON NE E O ON N/ / O OF FF F
Switch On: Press and hold the Power key for a few seconds.
Switch Off: Press and hold the power key and select Power Off.

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C
CH HA AR RG GI IN NG G T TH HE E B BA AT TT TE ER RY Y
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.
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Tip: You can also use a compatible USB charger to charge your
battery.