Micromax A46 User manual

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CONTENTS
THE ANDROID ADVANTAGE ..........................................4
READ ME FIRST.............................................................4
DISCLAIMERS ........................................................................................4
INSTRUCTIONAL ICONS.......................................................................5
GETTING STARTED ........................................................6
PHONE LAYOUT....................................................................................7
INSERT SIMCARD ..............................................................................7
INSERT MEMORY CARD.....................................................................8
TURNING YOUR PHONE ON/OFF....................................................9
CHARGING THE BATTERY..................................................................9
LOCKING/UNLOCKING THE PHONE..............................................10
PLACING AND RECEIVING CALLS ..............................13
MAKE A CALL ......................................................................................14
IN CALL OPTIONS...............................................................................14
CONFERENCE CALL..........................................................................15
MAKE AN INTERNATIONAL CALL....................................................16
END ACALL.........................................................................................16
DISABLE PHONE CALLS...................................................................16
HEADSET ..............................................................................................16
CHANGING THE PHONE’S VOLUME...............................................17
SENSORS..............................................................................................17
USING THE TOUCH SCREEN.......................................19
TAP AND HOLD...................................................................................20
DRAG AN ITEM ....................................................................................20
SCROLL.................................................................................................21
SWIPE....................................................................................................21

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USING THE PINCH ZOOM.................................................................21
DOUBLE-TAP........................................................................................22
CHANGE THE ORIENTATION ...........................................................22
USING THE HANDSET’S KEYS........................................................23
THE HOME SCREEN..........................................................................23
LAUNCHER ICONS..............................................................................24
CONTEXT MENU.................................................................................24
OPTIONS MENUS...............................................................................25
SWITCH BETWEEN HOME SCREENS...........................................25
REARRANGE ITEMS ON THE HOME SCREEN.............................26
CUSTOMIZE HOME SCREEN...........................................................26
MANAGING NOTIFICATIONS........................................28
OPEN THE NOTIFICATIONS PANEL...............................................29
RESPOND TO NOTIFICATIONS........................................................29
CLOSE NOTIFICATIONS PANEL......................................................29
TOOLKIT................................................................................................30
MESSAGING..................................................................31
CREATE AND SEND MULTIMEDIA MESSAGE.............................32
FORWARD A MESSAGE.....................................................................32
USING THE ONSCREEN KEYBOARD.............................................33
MULTIMEDIA..................................................................35
CAMERA................................................................................................36
GALLERY...............................................................................................36
MUSIC....................................................................................................37
FM RADIO............................................................................................38
RECORD SOUND................................................................................38
CONNECTING TO NETWORKS AND DEVICES.............39
CONNECT TO THE INTERNET..........................................................40

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PAIR WITH BT DEVICES..................................................................42
MANAGING ACCOUNTS...............................................43
WHYUSE A GOOGLE ACCOUNT...................................................44
START GMAIL......................................................................................44
CONFIGURING E-MAIL .....................................................................44
USING E-MAIL.....................................................................................45
GOOGLE SEARCH..............................................................................45
SYNCHRONIZE CONTACT LIST.......................................................46
USING APPLICATIONS AND WIDGETS........................47
DOWNLOAD APPLICATIONS FROM ANDROID MARKET..........48
WIDGETS..............................................................................................48
TASKBAR...............................................................................................49
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS...............................................52
TAKING CARE OF YOUR DEVICE.................................53
BATTERY RECOMMENDATIONS.....................................................54
RECYCLE YOUR PHONE...................................................................54
COPYRIGHT...................................................................54

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T
TH HE E A AN ND DR RO OI ID D A AD DV VA AN NT TA AG GE E
Micromax A46 comes with Jelly Bean 4.2.2 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.
R
RE EA AD D M ME E F FI IR RS ST T
Please read allsafety 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 additionalservices 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.
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. 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

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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 individualusage 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 their respective owners.
*Operator tariff shall be applicable for SMS.
**Micromax privacy policy is available at www.micromaxinfo.com.
INSTRUCTIONALICONS
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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G
GE ET TT TI IN NG G S ST TA AR RT TE ED D

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PHONELAYOUT
INSERTSIMCARD
To insert the SIM card:
1. Switch off your phone and remove the rear cover and battery as
illustrated below:
2. Insert the SIM card correctly in the card slot(s) as illustrated in
the following image:

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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
INSERTMEMORYCARD
To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a memory card.
To insert 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 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.
TURNINGYOURPHONEON/OFF
Switch On: Press and hold the Power key for a few seconds.
Switch Off: Press and hold the power key and select Power Off.
CHARGINGTHEBATTERY
Before using the device for the first time, you must charge the battery. You
can charge the device with atravel 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.
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.
LOCKING/UNLOCKINGTHEPHONE
You may need to provide PIN, password, draw a pattern,or simply slide to
unlock your phone.
Slide unlock will be the default unlocking method in the phone. To unlock
the screen:
1. Press the power key to wake up the phone.
2. Hold and drag the lock icon towards the unlockicon.
You will be required to unlock your phone based on the unlock method set
in the phone settings.