Micromax X118 User manual

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X118
User Guide

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1. Legal Information.........................................................................................4
2. Important Notice .........................................................................................5
3. Getting Started ............................................................................................6
3.1. Packing Contents .........................................................................................6
Memory Card Installation ....................................................................................7
Left Soft Key........................................................................................................9
Right Soft Key......................................................................................................9
Call Key ...............................................................................................................9
End Key ...............................................................................................................9
Up and Down Direction Keys ...............................................................................9
Left and Right Direction Keys.............................................................................10
0-9 Keys ............................................................................................................10
* & # Key...........................................................................................................10
3.2. Important Phone Icons...............................................................................10
Signal Strength Icon...........................................................................................10
Battery Meter Icon ............................................................................................10
Keypad Lock Icon...............................................................................................10
3.3. Basic Functions ..........................................................................................11
Making a Call Using Call Logs .............................................................................11
Answering a Call................................................................................................11
Call Option ........................................................................................................11
3.4. Menu Layout..............................................................................................12
4. Function Menu...........................................................................................14
4.1. Multimedia................................................................................................14
Video Player:.....................................................................................................14
Audio Player......................................................................................................14
Sound Recorder.................................................................................................15
FM Radio...........................................................................................................15
FM Radio Receiver.............................................................................................15
Schedule FM Recorder.......................................................................................15
4.2. Phonebook ................................................................................................16
Phonebook List:.................................................................................................16

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Search Contact: .................................................................................................16
Add New Contact: .............................................................................................16
Caller Group: .....................................................................................................16
Phonebook Settings:..........................................................................................16
4.3. Call Logs.....................................................................................................17
4.4. User Profiles ..............................................................................................17
4.5. Messages...................................................................................................18
Text Message: ...................................................................................................18
Chat: .................................................................................................................19
Voice Mail Server: .............................................................................................19
Broadcast Message:...........................................................................................19
4.6. File Manager..............................................................................................19
Memory Card ....................................................................................................19
4.7. Applications...............................................................................................19
Games...............................................................................................................19
STK:...................................................................................................................20
Calculator:.........................................................................................................20
Converter:.........................................................................................................20
Stopwatch:........................................................................................................20
Flash Light: ........................................................................................................20
Missed Call Alert ...............................................................................................20
SMS Received Alert ...........................................................................................20
4.8. Organizer...................................................................................................20
Calendar............................................................................................................20
Alarm ................................................................................................................21
To Do List ..........................................................................................................21
World Clock.......................................................................................................21
4.9. Settings......................................................................................................21
Dual SIM Settings ..............................................................................................21
Phone Setup......................................................................................................22
Network Setup ..................................................................................................23
Security Setup ...................................................................................................23
Call Setup..........................................................................................................23

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Restore Factory Settings ....................................................................................24
4.10. Applications...............................................................................................24
Games...............................................................................................................24
STK:...................................................................................................................24
Calculator:.........................................................................................................24
Converter:.........................................................................................................24
Stopwatch:........................................................................................................24
Flash Light: ........................................................................................................24
Missed Call Alert ...............................................................................................24
SMS Received Alert ...........................................................................................24
1. Legal Information
All rights reserved. Reproduction, transfer, distribution or storage of part or all of
the contents in this document in any form without the prior written permission of
Micromax is prohibited.
Micromax operates on a policy of continuous development. Micromax reserves the
right to make changes and improvements to any of the products described in this
document without prior notice.
Under no circumstances shall Micromax be responsible for any loss of data or
income or any special, incidental, consequential or indirect damages howsoever
caused.
The contents of this document are provided "as is". Except as required by applicable
law, no warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including, but not limited
to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose,
are made in relation to the accuracy, reliability or contents of this document.
Micromax reserves the right to revise this document or withdraw it at any time
without prior notice.
The availability of particular products may vary by region. Please check with the
Micromax Executive or by email at [email protected]
Disclaimer: Micromax will not bear any responsibility for any incompliance with the
guidelines mentioned below; 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 case, the latter shall
govern.

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2. Important Notice
Important Safety Precautions
Do not use the device while driving. Please see that in some countries, it is illegal
to use such devices while driving.
Switch off when refueling. Do not use the device at a refueling point (service
station) or near fuels or chemicals.
Switch off in aircraft. Mobile phones and GSM devices can cause interference.
Using them on aircraft is both illegal and dangerous.
Follow Special Regulations
Special Regulation. Follow any special regulations in force in any area and always
switch off your device whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause
interference to the surrounding.
Radio Interference. All mobile phones cause radio interference within the
specified Limits of GSM standards.
Qualified Service. Only qualified service personnel must repair the equipment.
Use only approved accessories and batteries.
Emergency calls. Ensure that the phone is switched on and in service. Enter the
emergency number (112 or another official emergency number) and press the
"Dial" key.
Use only approved accessories. The use of any other power accessory will
violate warranty conditions that apply to the phone.
Safe Operation Instructions
Before Installing or operating this product, read this manual carefully.
Do not expose unit to rain or moisture.
Do not place unit on or close to any heat source.

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3. Getting Started
3.1. Packing Contents
Before using Micromax X118 mobile phone, carefully remove the contents from the
shipping carton and check for any damages or missing contents. Incase you found any,
contact your Authorized Distributor or Shipping agent immediately. The standard
packing contents are as follows:
Base Transceiver
Standard Battery(850mAh)
User Guide
Service Guide
Charging Adaptor
Hands-Free Unit
INSTALLING SIM, BATTERY AND ATTACHING OTHER ACCESSORIES SIM CARD &
BATTERY INSTALLATION (FIGURE 2)
Always turn off the phone and detach the charger when you insert or remove a SIM
card or Battery from the phone.
1. Remove the battery cover by pulling it as shown in Figure 2.
2. Slide the SIM Cards into their holder. Make sure that the gold contacts of the
SIM Cards are facing down, and the cut off corner is correctly aligned as shown in
the embedded picture.

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3. Place the battery in the back of the phone with the label side up and the
connectors facing each other.
4. Place the battery cover as shown in the picture and press it into place.
Figure 2
Memory Card Installation
The Memory Card gives you extra storage capacity for content such as pictures,
music and video clips. To install:
1. Remove the battery cover by gently pulling and remove the battery as shown.
2. Slide open the memory card cover as shown and place the card inside the slot.
NOTE: Do not remove the memory card while reading or writing to the card. Doing
so may cause data corruption on the card or on the phone.
CONNECTING HANDS-FREE KIT (REF FIGURE 3)
You are provided with a hands-free earpiece set with your phone. The same can be
used to listen to your mp3 songs and listen and speak while on a call. To connect the
hands-free earpiece, simply connect the connector into the connecting socket as
shown in figure. When properly connected, the phone will display a message
‘Earphone Plugged In!’ with an icon displayed on top of the screen.
NOTE: Only use Micromax specified accessories.

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Figure-3
CONNECTING THE CHARGER/CHARGING THE BATTERY (REF FIGURE 4)
1. Plug the charger’s transformer into a standard AC outlet.
2. Insert the charger’s output plug into the phone’s connecting socket as shown in
figure.
NOTE: It may take up-to 30 minutes before the battery icon/charging icon appears
on the screen when charging.

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Figure-4
POWERING ON AND OFF THE PHONE
To Power your phone ON or OFF, press and hold the End (RED) key for at least 3
seconds or until the display lights goes up or goes off. Enter the lock code if
necessary and select OK to Power ON.
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PHONE KEYPAD LAYOUT (FIGURE 5)
Left Soft Key
Performs functions in lower left display. In standby mode, press OK key to open
shortcut functions
Right Soft Key
Performs functions in lower right display.
Call Key
Make calls
Answer calls
Press when idle to see the list of calls.
End Key
End or reject calls; Press and hold this key to turn phone ON/OFF.
Up and Down Direction Keys
Scroll to select options
In standby mode press to open corresponding applications.

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In edit message status, press to select the required word.
In function menu, scroll to open corresponding function.
Left and Right Direction Keys
Scroll to select options
In standby mode press to open corresponding applications
In edit message status, press to select the required word.
0-9 Keys
In standby mode, press number keys to input dialing number. In standby mode,
press and hold 1-8 key to directly call the number set before, in the speed dial list. In
edit status, press to input numbers, characters and phonetic notation. In edit mode,
except input number, press 0 key to input space. In functional menu, press numbers
to speed select submenu items.
* & # Key
Functions vary in different situations or function menus: On Input Screen, press "*"
for symbols. On Input Screen, press "#" to switch between different inputting
methods. In standby and dial mode, press and hold "*" to input +. In standby mode,
input "+" for an international call.
3.2. Important Phone Icons
Signal Strength Icon
The Signal Strength Icon is seen on the top leftmost corner of the screen. The icon
helps you to identify the strength of the network; the phone has latched on to, at
that particular instance. It has a maximum of 4 bars and with a minimum as no bar. 4
bars signify strongest network strength and subsequently minimizes with each
diminishing bar. No bar signifies least or no network strength.
Battery Meter Icon
The Battery Meter Icon is seen on the top rightmost corner of the screen. The icon
signifies the battery strength available at that instance. The icon will signify the
maximum battery strength by 3 bars and no bar will signify least battery strength.
NOTE: At very low battery levels, the phone will prompt ‘Low Battery’ message on
the screen.
Keypad Lock Icon
The Keypad Lock Icon is seen on top of the screen at various positions depending on
the number of icons displayed. An Open Lock signifies that the phone’s keypad is
unlocked and a closed lock signifies that the keypad is locked.