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.

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To set the unlock method:
1. Go to (Application Menu) → → Security → Screen
lock.
2. Choose the type of locking as desired. You can set your screen
lock based on pattern, PIN, Password, slide, or none.
Using the Pattern Lock
Pattern Lock is a security feature you can enable on your phone to prevent
it from unauthorized access. You can draw a pattern by connecting the dots
(as shown in the following image).
To set the unlock method:
1. On the Home screen, tap → → Security.
2. Select Screen lock.
3. Choose Pattern and then follow the guided instructions to set
the pattern lock.
Note:You can also set other locking methods as desired from Screen
lock.
Other screen locking methods available in your A46 include:
Slide: Just wake up the screen and slide the lockicon towards the
unlock icon to unlock your phone.
PIN: You may enter a PIN and set it as your screen unlocking

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password.
Password: You may enter any desired password and set it as your
screen unlocking password.
You can disable all unlocking methods from your handset by selecting the
None option.

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P
PL LA AC CI IN NG G A AN ND D R RE EC CE EI IV VI IN NG G C CA AL LL LS S

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MAKEACALL
To make a call:
1. Tap on the main menu or the home screen to dial the
desired number.
2. Tap to enter the desired number to be dialed.
Or
Tap to open the Call log and select a number to make call.
Or
Tap to open the Contacts and select the number to make
call.
3. Tap to make call.
Note:If two SIM cards have been inserted into the device, you may open
the dial pad and drag down the notification panel to select the SIM from
which the call is to be made. If you select Always ask option, a pop-up
appears asking you to select the SIM every time you make a call. Select the
desired SIM card to make the call.
INCALLOPTIONS
Press the Volume up/ down keys on the left side to adjust the
call volume.
Tap to add another person to the call.
Tap 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 tapping again.
Tap to hold the call. Tap the icon again to resume the call.

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Tap to listen via the speaker.
Tap to view the dial pad.
Tap to end the call.
CONFERENCECALL
Your device supports conference calls (network service) between more
than two people.
If you dial or accept a new call when you are already on a call,you can
merge the calls into a conference call.
To make a conference call:
1. Make a call to the first participant.
2. When you are connected, tap and dial the number. The first
participant is put on hold. You canmake the next call from the
phone tab,the call log, or your contacts.
3. When you are connected, tap to start the conference call.
You can also swap calls by tapping .
Note:Your device supports conference calls (network service) between a
select numbers of participants depending to the service provider.

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MAKEANINTERNATIONALCALL
To dial an internationalnumber, tap and hold the ‘0’ key from the dial pad
to enter the Plus (+) symbol, and then enter the international country prefix,
followed by the phone number.
Tap the icon on the home screen or the Application Menu to
view the dial pad.
Press the Volume Up/ down keys on the left side to adjust the call
volume.
ENDACALL
To end acall, tap the icon.
DISABLEPHONECALLS
Some locations may require you to disable all the wireless features of your
mobile. The Airplane Mode enables you to disable allincoming and
outgoing calls, Wi-Fi, and BT connections.
To activate the airplane mode:
1. Press and hold the Power button and then select Airplane
mode.
Or
Drag notification panel down, tap , and then select
AIRPLANE MODE.
HEADSET
Insert Headset to divert all types of phone sounds to your headset.

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You will be required to plug in your headset before starting the FM Radio.
The headset works as antenna for the FM radio.
CHANGINGTHEPHONE’SVOLUME
You can adjust the volume of your handset by using the volume keys on the
left side of the handset as shown:
SENSORS
Your phone has gravity sensors to detect gravity and display correct
orientation based on the motion.

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You can disable the auto-rotate feature from → → Display →
Auto-rotate screen.

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U
US SI IN NG G T TH HE E T TO OU UC CH H S SC CR RE EE EN N

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TAPANDHOLD
Tap and hold an item to view the list of actions based on the selected item
and condition. Also, you can move an item from the Apps screen to the
home screen using this method, as shown in the following image:
DRAGAN ITEM
Tap and hold an item and move your finger on the screen until you reach
the target position. The item follows your finger.
You can generally drag items from one location to another on the home
screen. Also, you can delete items from the home screen by holding the
item and dragging it to the Remove label that becomes available only
when you hold the item on the Home screen.