Micromax A56 User manual

A56 User Guide

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1 W We el lc co om me e
1.1 Exciting Features
Congratulations on becoming a proud owner of the Micromax
A56 Android mobile phone. You have now joined the millions of
satisfied Micromax customers spread across the Globe. Your A56
device offers you these exciting features and much more:
Android 2.3.5(Gingerbread)
8.89 cm Full touch Display
3 MP camera
800 Mhz processor
External Memory (Expandable to 32 GB)
Dual Band (GSM/WCDMA)
Multimedia
GPS
G-sensor, Light Sensor
Bluetooth 2.1

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Contents
1Welcome 2
1.1 Exciting Features.............................................................................................. 2
2Phone Layout 6
2.1 Keys and Parts................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Icons and Indicators........................................................................................ 7
3Getting Started 8
3.1 Insert SIM card................................................................................................... 8
3.2 Insert Memory card......................................................................................... 9
3.3 Unlock the phone........................................................................................... 10
4Placing and Receiving Calls 12
4.1 Make a call........................................................................................................ 12
4.2 Conference Call.............................................................................................. 13
4.3 End a call............................................................................................................ 13
4.4 Disable Phone Calls (Airplane mode)............................................... 14
4.5 Using the Touch screen............................................................................. 14
4.6 Using the Phone’s Buttons ...................................................................... 15
4.7 Open and Close the Launcher.............................................................. 16
4.8 Switch to Recently Used Application................................................. 17
5The Home Screen 18
5.1 Customize Home Screen.......................................................................... 19
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5. .1 1. .1 1A Ad dd d i it te em ms s t to o t th he e H Ho om me e s sc cr re ee en n . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .
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6Working With Menus 20
6.1 Context Menus................................................................................................ 20
6.2 Options menus................................................................................................ 21
6.3 Menu Icons........................................................................................................ 21
7Aisha 22
8Connect to the Internet 22
8.1 Access Internet via Wi-Fi.......................................................................... 23

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9Managing Notifications 23
9.1 Open the Notifications Panel.................................................................. 24
9.2 Respond to Notifications........................................................................... 24
9.3 Close Notifications Panel.......................................................................... 25
10Messaging 25
10.1Create and Send Multimedia Message........................................... 26
10.2Forward a message.................................................................................... 27
10.3Lock a Message............................................................................................ 27
10.4. Using the Onscreen Keyboard.......................................................... 28
10.5Enter Various Characters......................................................................... 29
11 Multimedia 29
11.1Camera................................................................................................................ 29
11.2Gallery.................................................................................................................. 30
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11 1. .2 2. .1 1S Sh ha ar re e a an n A Al lb bu um m . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .
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11.3Music.................................................................................................................... 31
11.4FM Radio............................................................................................................ 32
11.5Record Sounds............................................................................................... 32
12Manage Accounts 33
12.1Why Use a GoogleAccount................................................................... 33
13Connect to Networks and Devices 33
13.1Connect to Internet...................................................................................... 33
13.2Connect to Wi-Fi Networks..................................................................... 33
13.3Pair With Bluetooth Devices.................................................................. 34
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13.4Install Secure Certificate from SD Card.......................................... 35
14Applications 36
15Phone Settings 36
16Health and Safety Information 39

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17Taking Care of Your Device 41

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2 P Ph ho on ne e L La ay yo ou ut t
2.1 Keys and Parts
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1.2 Icons and Indicators
Icons
Indicators
Icons
Indicators
Signal strength
indicator
Alarm has been set
New missed calls
WLAN is activated
USB is connected
Bluetooth is on
The headphone is
Battery symbol
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Earpiece socket
7
USB connector
2
Receiver
8
Volume up
3
Back key
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Volume down
4
Home Key
10
Camera lens
5
Recent
Apps/Context
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Speaker
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Microphone
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being used
New message
Airplane mode is
activated
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3 G Ge et tt ti in ng g S St ta ar rt te ed d
3.1 Insert SIM card
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To o i in ns se er rt t S SI IM M c ca ar rd d( (s s) ): :
1. Switch off the mobile phone and remove the rear cover
and battery.
2. Insert the SIM card correctly in the card slot(s) (See
figure below)
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3. Finally insert the battery and replace the rear cover of the
mobile phone.
3.2 Insert Memory card
1. Power off the mobile phone, then remove the rear cover
and battery.
2. Insert the memory card into the slot.
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USIM/SIM1
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3. Finally insert the battery and the rear cover of the mobile
phone.
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3.3 Unlock the phone
You may need to provide PIN, Password, or draw a pattern
to unlock your phone. To unlock the screen:
1. Press the power key to wake up the phone.
Micro SD
Card