Micromax W900 User manual

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Special features:
2.0 mega pixel CMOS camera
Windows Mobile 6.1
Pocket MSN
Windows Media Player
Bluetooth
ActiveSync
T-Flash card compatible
Touch
screen with handwriting
recognition
3.2-inch 65K color display
E-mail
Wi-Fi
GPS with integrated MAPS
FM Radio
Declaration
Certain functions referred in this document may be network services and
require support by your network operator or service provider. Please
check with your network operator or service provider for more details.
For your safety, please read “For your safety” and “Safety information”
in this document before you use this device.
Symbols that may occur in this document are defined as below:
< > stands for soft keys and buttons; ““stands for display information on
phone screen;［］stands for menus.
Disclaimer: Micromax will not bear any responsibility for any
incompliance with the guidelines mentioned in this manual; or improper
use of the mobile phone. Our company keeps the right to make
modifications to any of the content here in this user guide without public
announcement in advance. The content of this manual may vary from the
actual content displayed in the mobile phone. In such a case, the latter
shall govern.

Contents
1. YOUR DEVICE 1
2. GETTING STARTED 8
3. CALL FUNCTIONS 20
4. CALL HISTORY 26
5. ENTERING TEXT 28
6. SETTINGS 32
7. PIM 45
8. MESSAGING 53
9. TAKE YOUR OFFICE WITH YOUR SMART PHONE
65
10. SYNC YOUR DEVICE 69
11. BROWSE THE WEB 72
12. ENTERTAINMENT 82
13. FILE EXPLORER 90
14. GPS 90
15. USE A T-FLASH CARD 92
16. MANAGE PROGRAMS AND MEMORY ON YOUR
SMART PHONE 93
17. CARE AND MAINTENANCE 97
18. TROUBLESHOOTING 99

19. SAFETY INFORMATION 107
For your safety
Read these simple guidelines before using the device. Not following them
may be dangerous or illegal. Refer to “Safety information”.
ROAD SAFETY COMES FIRST
Obey all local laws. Always
keep your hands free to
operate the vehicle while
driving. Your first
consideration while driving
should be road safety.
SWITCH OFF IN AIRCRAFT
Follow any restrictions.
Wireless devices can cause
interference in aircraft.
INTERFERENCE
All wireless devices may be
susceptible to interference,
which could affect
performance.
SWITCH OFF IN HOSPITALS
Follow any restrictions. Switch
the device off near medical
equipment.
ENHANCEMENTS AND
BATTERIES
Use only approved
enhancements and batteries.
Do not connect incompatible
products.
SWITCH OFF WHEN
REFUELING
Do not use the device at a
refueling point. Do not use
near fuel or chemicals.
CONNECTING TO OTHER
DEVICES
When connecting to any
other device, read its user
guide f
or detailed safety
instructions. Do not connect
incompatible products.
PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
Do not dispose of batteries in
a fire or as household trash.
Obey any local battery
recycling laws or environment
protection policy.
BACK-UP COPIES Remember
to make back-up copies or
keep a written record of all
PROTECT THE CHILDREN
Do not store any small parts

important information.
of the device such as a
memory card where children
may access them.
SOS
EMERGENCY CALLS Ensure
the phone function of the
device is switched on and in
service. Enter the emergency
number, then press the Talk
key. Give your location. Do
not end the call without
permission.

1. Your Device
Keys and parts
Planform view
Side view
Volume
key
USB
port
Power
key
Camera
key
Earphone hole

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Front view
Rear view
Receiver
Talk key
End key
MicroPhone

Camera Speaker

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Today
Tap［Start→Today］to enter in the [Today] screen where your upcoming
appointments, active tasks, and information about e-mail messages are
displayed. View the following table to see what you can do in the
[Today] screen.
Key Function
Volume key 1. Press the up key or the down key to adjust the
volume; 2. When the phone rings for an incoming
call, press the up key or the down key to mute the
ringer.
Talk key Press to answer an incoming call or dial a call.
Power 1. When device is on, press to enter in sleep
mode; 2.While in sleep mode, press to wake the
device up; 3.When device is on, press and hold to
choose to switch the device off; 4.When device is
off, press and hold to switch it on.
End key Press to end a call.
Camera key Press this key to enter the camera preview screen.

No. Name Function
1 Start Tap here to pop up the Start menu.
2 Time and date Tap here to change the time and
date, or set an alarm.
3 Program section Tap a section to open the program
that is associated with that section.
4 Device
locked/unlocke
d
Tap here to lock the device. Read
“Lock the device”.
5 Menu Tap here to access Matrix Menu of
your device.
6 SPB Home Tap here to access SPB Home .
7 Status bar Tap any icon on the status bar to
view details.
The [Today] screen is accessible from anywhere by tapping
［→Today］. You can tap［Start→Settings→Personal→Today］to

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customize the［Today］screen, including the background picture.
Status icons
The following table lists common status indicators that may appear at
the top and bottom of the phone screen, and on the [Today] screen. If
you are not sure about what an icon exactly means, tap the icon to pop
up a message box that gives detailed description about the icon and
enables you to change settings.
Icons Meaning
Signal strength.
Lost signal. Your device is searching for a signal.
No signal.
Phone function is switched off.
Ringer On
Ringer Off
Vibrator on
Your device receives a wireless data exchange request.
Pending alarm
Missed call
Make an emergency call without SIM card.
Call waiting

New MSN instant message.
Multiple notifications.
No connection.
Synchronizing.
ActiveSync connected.
GPRS available
GPRS connection is active.
Invalid or missing SIM card.
Battery charging.
Battery level. You can tap this icon to view how much
power is left and to set the idle time while [On
battery power］or [On external power].
Low battery.
No battery.
Your device receives a Bluetooth connection request.

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2. Getting Started
Before you begin, you need to prepare your device by installing the SIM card,
which is supplied by the service provider.
Warning: The SIM card and its contacts can easily be damaged by scratches or
bending, so be careful when handling, inserting, or removing the card. Follow the user
guide provided by the SIM card provider. Keep all SIM cards out of the reach of small
children.
Installing the SIM card
(1) Press and hold power key, and switch off your device.
(2) Remove the back cover and battery.
(3) Open the SIM card cover.
(4) Push the SIM card into the slot.
Using a T-Flash card
Your W900 phone is compatible with a T-Flash card. A T-Flash card expands
the phone’s memory capacity and thus allows you to backup or save more
files and data.
(1)Press and hold power key，and switch off your device.
(2)Remove the back cover and battery.
(3)Open the T-Flash card cover.
(4)Push the T-Flash card into the slot
Important: To avoid missing any data, do not remove the T-Flash card in the
middle ofa read-writeoperation.
Installing the battery
(1) Press and hold power key，and switch off your device.

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(2) Remove the back cover and battery.
(3) Position the battery so the gold colored contacts match up with
those on the device. Insert the battery, contact end first into the slot.
Snap the other end of the battery into place. Slide the battery cover
towards the top of the phone to lock the cover into place.
Charging the battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable Li-Ion battery.
Using a charger
(1) Install the battery into your device. Insert the charger plug into the
charger connector of your device.
(2) When it starts charging, the battery icon becomes . You can tap
［Start→Settings→System→Power］or simply tap this icon to view the
progress of the charging.
(3) When battery charge is complete, the battery icon is displayed as .
(4) Disconnect the charger from the standard wall outlet first and then
from your device.
Note:
1. Use batteries and chargers approved by provider. Using unapproved ones may
cause explosion.
2. The phone takes about 2-5 hours to charge and the exact time may vary depending
on the circumstances ofyour phone during charging.
3. The full performance of a new battery is achieved only after two or three complete
chargingand discharging cycles.
Battery strength indicator
When the battery is low, the battery icon becomes .
When the battery charge level is too low for the phone to operate, the
phone switches itself off and you may lose some data that hasn’t been saved
yet. To avoid this from happening, charge the battery as soon as the battery

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is low.
Switch on/off your device
Switch on/off
When the device is off, press and hold the power button to switch it on. Note
that it may take a few seconds for the device to operate after it’s switched
on.
When the device is on, press and hold power button, and switch it off. If the
device is locked, unlock it first.
When the device is on, press power button to enter in sleep mode. While in
sleep mode, you can press power button to wake your device up.
Warning:When your phone entersin low power sleep mode, its call function is
stillactive. For safety, make sure to switch off the phone function and remove the
battery when wirelessphone use is prohibited.
When you switch on the device without a SIM card, a text message saying
“Invalid or missing SIM card…” and a missing SIM card icon will be
displayed.
If the PIN-check feature is enabled on your SIM card, the device asks for a PIN
code when you switch it on.
If you enter an incorrect PIN code three times in succession, the SIM card is
blocked. You must enter the PUK code to unblock the SIM card.
When your phone is out of service, you can see an “Out of service” message
and an icon displayed on the screen. Calls incoming and outgoing will
be restricted when the phone is out of service.
Warning: 1. Do not switch the phone ON where a wireless phone/device usage is
prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger. You can click the signal

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strength indicator and select ［Wireless Manager］to switch off the phone
function.
2. Your phone has a built-in antenna. Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when
the phone is switched on; otherwise, it may affect call quality and may cause the
phone tooperate at a higher powerlevelthan otherwise needed.
Turn on/off phone function
Turn on phone function
With the battery and SIM card properly installed, you can press and hold the
power button to switch on the device. When the device is switched on and
within service area, you can use the phone function.
Turn off phone function
Tap the signal strength indicator and select［Wireless Manager］to put
the phone in flight mode and switch off the phone function.
After you turn on the flight mode, the signal strength indicator becomes .
To retrieve the phone function, you can just tap and select［Wireless
manager］.

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Warning：Make sure to switchoff the phone function when wireless phone use is
prohibited
Aligning the screen
When switching on the device for the first time after purchase, follow the
instructions on the phone screen to make some basic settings.
Aligning the touch screen
To align the touch screen, just tap the center of the + symbol wherever it
moves until it disappears automatically. The calibration makes the phone
respond accurately to your taps.
Realigning the touch screen
Realign the touch screen if the phone does not respond accurately to your
taps. Follow the instructions below to do so:
(5) Tap［Start→Settings→System→Screen］.
Tap［Align screen］on the［General］tab and start to align the screen by
following the instructions on the screen.
When aligning the screen, you should try to always tap at the right center of

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the + symbol.
Screen orientation
Your phone allows you to change the screen orientation as needed.
Tap［Start→Settings→System→Screen］.
On the［General］tab, tap the screen orientation you want. You can
switch between［Portrait］and [Landscape].
To view more content or increase the readability in some programs that
allow text size adjustment, you can tap the［Text size］tab to increase or
decrease the font size.
Reminders
You can choose how to be notified of a new SMS, MMS, or an upcoming
appointment or alarm clock.
Message
Special sound (customizable)
Vibration
Tap［Start→Settings→Personal→Sounds & Notifications］to customize the
reminders. Read “Sounds and notifications” for more details.
Start
You can choose which items appear in the [Start] menu.
(1) Tap [Start→Settings→Menus].
(2) Select the check boxes of the items you want to appear in the [Start]
menu. You can set up to seven items.

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Programs
Tap ［Start→Programs］to view all programs available with your phone.
SPB
SPB Mobile Shell introduces the next generation of a user interface while
keeping all the advantages of Windows. You will be able- while only using
one hand- to get information, launch programs, make calls and navigate your
device in a simple and flexible manner.
SPB Home
SPB Home is a Today plug-in user interface that gives you up-to-date
information at a glance, such as time, weather, calendar, upcoming
appointments, next alarm, and shows new SMS or MMS messages, missed
calls, new emails, and new voicemail. It also has a fully customizable Lifestyle
layout where you can add your own favorite widgets for one-tap access.

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SPB Home has two components: Professional Home (disabled by default) and
Lifestyle Home. Switching between them can be done using any of the
following ways:
From the Menu button .
From the Tabs button that shows you all of SPB Mobile Shell tabs in the
selected views style (carousel or tiles).
At the bottom of SPB Home, there is a toolbar that allows you to switch
between SPB Mobile Shell components and access the Menu button to view
the available options of the selected tab.
Professional Home
The Professional Home functionality is implemented by means of widgets as
in Lifestyle Home. There is a wide range of widgets to choose from for all
purposes. Adding of up to 5 pages to the Professional Home is also
supported.
The Professional Home gives you a quick and easy way to check your device
status. You can see your most important information with a quick glance, for
the fastest and most direct way to use your device. For example, you can
open your Inbox to read new emails with just a tap, or with a few key clicks.
The Professional Home layout provides you by default with the following
information:
The weather forecast icon on the upper left for the selected city. Tap to
open the weather details page where you can update forecast or access the
weather options.
In the upper middle you have four icons for email, SMS, Profile, and missed
calls. For example, when you receive an email you will see the email icon

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highlighted with the number of new emails you have in your inbox. You can
open your Inbox to read new emails with just a tap, or with a few key presses.
Note: The voice mail maynot work due to your service provider. Some providers
notify only by SMSaboutunread voicemails.
With the speaker indicator on the upper right, you can adjust the following
phone profiles on your device. Select Normal, Silent, or Vibrate from the
profiles popup. You can also edit the normal profile. If you have SPB Phone
Suite installed, you may use those profiles instead of the default ones by
enabling the corresponding option in SPB Mobile Shell settings.
The digital clock in the middle displays your current time and date. Tap to
open the time screen for more details.
Under the digital clock you will find the alarm notification bar when an alarm
time is set and the corresponding option in SPB Mobile Shell settings is
enabled. If you have SPB Time installed, SPB Mobile Shell will show the next
alarm information from SPB Time instead of the system alarm clock.
You will find the next appointment notification bars (if available) in the lower
part of Professional Home
The calendar displays the days that correspond to the selected month and
year settings. The selected date is your device’s current setting. You can see
a full month, three weeks, two weeks, one week or disable the calendar from
the corresponding option in SPB Mobile Shell options. Tap to open the
Agenda page.
Lifestyle Home
Most of the Lifestyle Home functionality is implemented by means of
widgets. There are widgets for all purposes: widget-based photo contacts,
media player, profiles, weather, world time, and wireless manager, etc.
Make your own Home screen using those widgets and personalize your
Smart phone by changing the background of the widgets screen. You can
download additional free backgrounds right from your phone using the
Online Catalog (Internet connection is required).