Micromax A62 User manual

User Guide A62
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You have now become the owner of the A62. This phone offers you the versatility
of Android coupled with the trusted craftsmanship of Micromax. It offers you the
following features:
Android 2.3.5
1 GHz Processor
Dual SIM support
3.95 inch Capacitive Touch screen
Bluetooth 2.0
Pinch Zoom
External memory (expandable up to 16 GB)
USB support
2MP Back Camera/ 0.3 MP Front Camera
FM Radio
Sound Recorder

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Power Key
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The following figure shows the phone layout along with the keys and parts for your
reference.
Headphone
Jack
Front camera
Camera
LCD
Receiver
Volume
Key
Menu
Key
Home
Key
Back
Key
Speaker
USB
Jack

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Insert SIM Card
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1. .
Switch off the mobile phone and remove the rear cover and battery
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2. .
Insert the SIM card(s) correctly in the card slot(s) as shown below
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3.
Finally, insert the battery and place back the rear cover of the mobile
phone.
Insert Memory Card
1. Switch off the mobile phone and remove the rear cover and battery.
2. Insert the memory 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
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Please charge the battery for at least 4 hours continuously before you use the
newly purchased phone for the first time.
Using the Touch Screen
Please refer to the preceding phone layout for a better understanding:
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. For example, 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 zoom in 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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Customize Home Screen
You can add applications, shortcuts, widgets, and other items to any part of the
Home screen or change the wallpaper.
Enter Menu screen, long press and hold an application till the screen
vibrates, and then release your 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 or icon to a
new location on the screen.
Manage Notifications
Your notification icons inform you of new messages and events.
When you receive a notification, its icon appears in the status bar, along with a
summary that appears only briefly.
Drag the status bar
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from the top of the screen as shown below.
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The Notifications panel displays your network provider name and a list of your
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
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In standby mode, press and hold the Power key to open phone options. Next,
press the Power off option that appears on the display.
You can lock the phone using Pattern lock, PIN or Password. Go to
Settings>Location and Security>Set up screen lock to set your preference.
To unlock the phone, do one of the following:
Switch On/Off
Lock/Unlock the Phone
Data
Connection
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi
Airplane
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Press and hold the Power key. The LCD shows up a with a lock icon.
Slide the lock icon towards the right to unlock the phone.
If the phone lock has been activated, you need to enter the unlock code.
Touch the icon to enter your desired number and press the /
icon on the dialer pad that displays.
OR
Touch the icon and press icon to access the desired number.
Tap on the number to make a call.
To answer a call, slide the green phone icon to the right.
To reject a call, slide the red phone icon to the left.
1. In dialing mode, press and hold the 0key, until the +sign appears on the
screen.
2. Enter the desired international code and then the complete phone
number and make the call.
Make a Call
Answer/Reject a Call
Make an International Call
In Call Options

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Touch the Add Call icon to add another person to the call.
Touch the Mute 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 Mute icon again.
If Bluetooth device is connected, then tap the Bluetooth option to transmit
voice to Bluetooth devices.
Touch the Speaker icon to listen via the speaker.
End the call by pressing the End icon.
Menu > Music
You will be presented with the list of available songs to play. You can listen to
music by tapping the required icons.
Menu > Messaging
You can compose a new message or reply to existing messages in the list. You
can also send receive multimedia messages.
Menu > Dialpad
Dial a number and tap on button. Tap on icon to add to
contacts.
You can either create a new contact or can add the number to existing
Listen to Music
Send Messages
Add Contacts to Phonebook

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contacts.
1. Go to Browser.
2. Enter the web address and click ‘Go’.
Note: To browse the Internet, your Internet settings need to be configured first.
You can refer to the Frequently Asked Questions section of the User Guide.
1. Connect the phone with the PC/laptop using the USB cable supplied with
this device.
2. Drag the notification header downwards (on the top portion of the LCD,
tap and drag down your finger).
3. Tap USB Connected > Turn on USB Storage.
The file dialog will open on your PC for file transfer between the PC and
Phone.
You can use your A62 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
Browse the Internet
Transfer Data via USB
Using my A62 as a Modem for Internet Connectivity

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You need to insert an internet enabled SIM card in your phone.
1. Connect your A62 to your computer through the USB cable.
2. Go to Settings> Wireless & networks>Tethering & portable hotspot > USB
Tethering.
The driver installation window will pop up on your PC or laptop.
3. Install the driver as suggested.
You can now start using the Internet service via your A62.
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
A62 as a router.
1. Go to Settings> Wireless & networks>Tethering & Portable hotspot.
2. Configure your Wi-Fi hotspot as suggested.
Make sure your computer has Wi-Fi. After connecting to the Wireless network,
you can use the GPRS service from your A62.
Note: Your mobile operator will charge you based on your GPRS data usage.
Other Notable Features
Menu > Camera
Capture Photos and Videos