Micromax X260 User manual

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X260
User Guide

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1. Legal Information.................................................................................. 4
2. Important Notice................................................................................... 4
3. Getting Started...................................................................................... 5
3.1. Packing Contents ............................................................................ 5
3.2. Installing SIM, Battery and Attaching other Accessories ................ 5
SIM Card & Battery Installation (Figure 2)............................................ 5
Memory Card Installation (Ref Figure 2) ............................................... 6
Connecting Hands-free Kit (Ref Figure 3).............................................. 6
Connecting the charger/Charging the Battery (Ref Figure 4)................ 7
Powering ON and OFF the Phone ........................................................... 8
3.3. Phone Keypad Layout (Figure 5)..................................................... 8
Left Soft Key.......................................................................................... 8
Right Soft Key........................................................................................ 8
Call Key ................................................................................................. 9
End Key ................................................................................................. 9
Up and Down Direction Keys.................................................................. 9
Left and Right Direction Keys ................................................................ 9
0-9 Keys ................................................................................................ 9
* & # Key .............................................................................................. 9
3.4. Important Phone Icons................................................................... 9
Signal Strength Icon.............................................................................. 9
Battery Meter Icon ................................................................................ 9
Keypad Lock Icon ................................................................................ 10
3.5. Basic Functions............................................................................. 10
Make a Call .......................................................................................... 10
Making a Call Using Call Logs .............................................................. 10
Answering a Call.................................................................................. 10
Call Option........................................................................................... 10
3.6. Menu Layout ................................................................................. 11
4. Function Menu..................................................................................... 12
4.1. Phonebook.................................................................................... 12
Quick Search: ...................................................................................... 12
Search Contact: ................................................................................... 13
Add New Contact:................................................................................ 13
Multi Operation:................................................................................... 13
Import and Export:.............................................................................. 13
Caller Group: ....................................................................................... 13

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Settings:.............................................................................................. 13
4.2. Messages ...................................................................................... 14
Text Message:...................................................................................... 14
MMS: ................................................................................................... 15
Chat:.................................................................................................... 15
Voice Mail Server:................................................................................ 15
Broadcast Message:............................................................................. 15
Voice MMS: .......................................................................................... 15
4.3. Call Logs ....................................................................................... 15
4.4. Organizer...................................................................................... 16
Calendar .............................................................................................. 16
Alarm................................................................................................... 16
To Do List ............................................................................................ 17
World Clock ......................................................................................... 17
Schedule Power ON/OFF......................................................................... 17
4.5. Services ........................................................................................ 17
STK...................................................................................................... 17
WAP..................................................................................................... 17
Data Accounts ..................................................................................... 17
Bluetooth............................................................................................. 18
4.6. Settings ........................................................................................ 18
Reception Mode................................................................................... 18
Time and Date ..................................................................................... 19
Display Characteristics ........................................................................ 19
Phone Setup ........................................................................................ 19
User Profiles........................................................................................ 20
Network Setup..................................................................................... 20
Security Setup ..................................................................................... 21
Restore Factory Settings ..................................................................... 21
4.7. Multimedia.................................................................................... 21
Photos:................................................................................................ 21
Camera:............................................................................................... 22
Video Player: ....................................................................................... 22
Video Recorder.................................................................................... 22
Audio Player ........................................................................................ 22
Sound Recorder ................................................................................... 23
FM Radio Receiver ............................................................................... 23
Schedule FM Recorder ......................................................................... 24

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Schedule FM Player ............................................................................. 24
4.8. Extra Function .............................................................................. 24
File Manager........................................................................................ 24
Converter: ........................................................................................... 24
Calculator:........................................................................................... 24
Torch:.................................................................................................. 24
4.9. Applications.................................................................................. 24
Games ................................................................................................. 24
Game Settings:.................................................................................... 25
4.10. Bluetooth: .................................................................................... 23
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 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 [e-mail]
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 device 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

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•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.
3. Getting Started
3.1. Packing Contents
Before using Micromax X260 mobile phone, carefully remove the contents from
shipping carton and check for any damages or missing contents. If found any,
contact your Authorized Distributor or Shipping agent immediately. The standard
packing contents are as follows:
•Base Transceiver
•Standard Battery(1300mAh)
•User Guide
•Service Guide
•Charging Adaptor
•Hands-Free Unit
3.2. 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 gold contacts of the SIM
Cards are facing down, and the cut off corner is correctly aligned as shown in
the embedded picture.
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.

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Figure 2
Memory Card Installation (Ref Figure 2)
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 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 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 up or goes off. Enter the lock code if necessary and
select OK to Power ON.
Figure-5
3.3. 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.

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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.
•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.
3.4. 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 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
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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. You can unlock the
keypad by pressing Unlock (by right soft key) on the phone, followed by the Send
(GREEN) key. Similarly for locking the keypad, press the End (RED) key, to be
followed by the Send key.
3.5. Basic Functions
Make a Call
To make a call, unlock the keypad, if locked, enter the desired phone number, press
the Send (GREEN) key and select the appropriate SIM.
NOTE: Your service provider programs one or more emergency phone numbers, such
as 112, 100, that you can call under any circumstances, even when your phone is
locked or the SIM card is not inserted. Check with your service provider, as
emergency numbers vary by country. Your phone may not work in all locations, and
sometimes an emergency call cannot be placed due to network, environmental or
interference issues.
Making a Call Using Call Logs
All dialed and incoming numbers are saved in call logs and categorized into Missed
Calls, Received Calls and Dialed Calls. To check the logs, please follow these steps:
In standby mode, press the Send (GREEN) key to view Call Logs. Use the scroll keys
to scroll between Missed Calls, Received Calls and Dialed Calls.
Or else, you can go to Call Logs>Call History>Select the appropriate SIM to view the
missed, received and dialed calls.
Answering a Call
•To receive an incoming call, press the Option key and select ‘Answer’ or
receive it directly by pressing the Send (GREEN) key.
•If headset is available, user can choose headset keys to answer the call or
turn on auto answer.
Call Option
The Micromax X260 phone offers multiple functions during a call. During a call,
following functions can be actualized if you operate according to the instructions on
the screen. Press up and down direction keys to choose the wanted function and
press select key to enter.
•Hold a Call: To hold an Active call.
•Swap between Held/Waiting and Active: Swap among the calls. This option is
network dependent.
•End: End the present active call only.
•New call: To make a new call.
•Phone Book: To explore the Phonebook for phone numbers.
•Message: To explore the SMS menu (Inbox, outbox, etc)
•Sound Recorder: To record the present active call for later listening/review.

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•Mute: Turn off the Microphone during an active call.
•DTMF (Dual-tone Multi-frequency): You can choose on/off; which is to send
dual-tone multi-frequency sound. This can offer dialing to the telephone
numbers with extensions or IVR systems installed for menu driven options.
•Conference: By multi-way conferencing, you can answer an incoming call and
add new participants according to the prompt. Keep the ongoing multi-way
conference, have a private conversation while keeping all the others on hold,
get through one participant with another one, quit yourself from the
conference.
NOTE: This feature is network dependent.
3.6. Menu Layout
•Contacts
Quick Search
Search Entry
Add New Entry
Multi Operation
Import & Export
Caller Group
Settings
•Messages
SMS
MMS
Chat
Voice Mail Server
Broadcast Message
Voice MMS
•Call Logs
Call History
Speed Dial
Call Settings
•Organizer
Calendar
Alarm
To Do List
World Clock
•Services
STK
WAP
Data Account
Bluetooth
•Settings
Reception Mode
Time and Date
Display Setup
Phone Setup
User Profiles
Network Setup
Security Setup
Restore Factory Settings
•Multimedia

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Photos
Camera
Video Player
Video Recorder
Audio Player
FM Radio
Sound Recorder
•Extra Function
File Manager
Converter
Calculator
Torch
•Applications
Games
Game Settings
4. Function Menu
4.1. Phonebook
Quick Search:
Quick search allows you to quickly search an entry in the Phonebook by entering the
key letters or words of the name. After finding the desired number the user gets the
following options:
•Call:Selecting the option will dial the number found by quick search.
•Send Text Message:Selecting this option will enable the user to send an
SMS on the number selected.
•Send MMS: Selecting this option will enable the user to send an MMS on the
number selected.
•View: View option gives you the details of the number selected.
•Edit: Edit option gives you the option to edit the details of the selected
number. The details include- Name, number, Home number etc.
•Add New Entry: Selecting this option will enable you to add a new entry in
the Phonebook.
•Delete: The option allows you to delete the selected entry.
•Copy: The option allows you to Copy the entry selected to the phone or to
the SIM card depending on where the entry was stored before.
•Move: The option allows you to move the entry from Phone to SIM or from
SIM to phone depending on where the entry was selected from. The moving
entry will be automatically deleted from the last storage device.
•Duplicate: The duplicate option enables you to duplicate the same entry in
the same storage device (Phone or SIM) depending on the last storage
device.
•Send vCard: This option is same as ‘send Business Card’. It will enable you
to send a business card of the selected entry as an SMS.

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Search Contact:
Unlike Quick search, Search option enables the user to search an entry by its
complete name.
Add New Contact:
Select this option in order to add a new entry into the SIM memory or to the phone
memory.
Multi Operation:
Multi Operation has the following options
•Select All from SIM: This option allows you to select all the entries stored in
the SIM. After selecting the desired entries, you can Copy or Delete them as
per requirement.
•Unselect All from SIM: This option allows you to unselect all the entries
stored in the SIM. After selecting the desired entries, you can Copy or Delete
them as per requirement.
•Select All from Phone: This option allows you to select all the entries stored
in the Phone. After selecting the desired entries, you can Copy or Delete them
as per requirement.
•Unselect All from Phone: This option allows you to unselect all the entries
stored in the SIM. After selecting the desired entries, you can Copy or Delete
them as per requirement.
Import and Export:
Selecting this entry would enable you to import and export your contacts from phone
memory card or vice versa in different styles (Phone Suite Style/Outlook Style/Text
Style).
Caller Group:
Caller Group contains five default groups:
•Friends
•Family
•VIP
•Business
•Others
Selecting any group allows you to edit the options available with it. For example:
oSetting the ring tone associated with the group.
oPicture associated with the group.
Settings:
The following fields are listed under settings:
•Memory Status: This option enables you to check the memory status of the
phone and the SIM card.
•Extra Number: It has the following options to edit
•Owner Number

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Owner Number lets you input your own phone number and name. If set
to ON, the phone’s main screen displays the name or your number on
the screen.
NOTE: This is a SIM Card dependant service.
•Fields: Gives you an option to select the fields to be edited at the time of a
adding a new entry in the Phone book. The fields include:
•Home Number
•Company Name
•Email Address
•Office Number
•Fax Number
•Birthday
•Associate Picture
•Associate Sound
•Caller Group
•My vCard: My vCard gives you an option to edit and send your business card
to the selected recipients.
•vCard Version: The phone gives you 2 vCard Versions.
4.2. Messages
Your phone supports various messaging services. You can create, send, receive, edit
and organize text messages.
Messages contain the following folders:
•SMS
•MMS
•Chat
•Voice Mail Box
•Cell Broadcast
Text Message:
Under SMS, the phone has the following folders listed.
•Inbox: This folder stores all the received messages.
•Outbox: This folder contains all the messages sent from your phone as well
as the unsent messages.
•Write Message:On selecting Write Message, the screen will pop up to ask
you to input the contents of the message using different input methods
(Templates, Insert Number, Insert Object etc).
•Drafts: This folder stores the unsent messages.
•Templates:Templates stores 10 preloaded/pre-written text messages for
ready usage. You can edit the templates according to your wish and also store
the messages that you send more often.
•Message Settings:Message settings stores all the different settings
responsible for sending and receiving messages.
•Profile Setting: It contains 4 default profiles which includes Profile
name, Service Centre Address, Validity Period and Message type.

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•Common setting: These settings include the following - Delivery
Report and Reply Path
•Memory Status: Memory status gives you the information about the
storage status of the phone memory as well as the SIM memory.
•Preferred Storage: Lets you select the default storage location of the
messages between Phone and SIM.
•Save Sent Message: Selecting this will enable you to save the
message in the Outbox
MMS:
The phone has the capability to support Multi Media Services. You can send and
receive multimedia files by using this feature, provided, you have this service
activated on your SIM card. It has the following folders listed:
Write Message
Inbox
Outbox
Draft
Template
MMS Settings
Chat:
Chat enables you to enter 2 different user’s default settings (Chat Room 1 and Chat
Room 2) to enable sending and receiving the messages. Chat option enables you to
see the complete conversation on a single window as in a messenger window.
Voice Mail Server:
The Voice Mail is an interactive system for storing, processing and reproducing verbal
messages through a voicemail server. The service is operator dependant and the
settings are provided by the operator upon activating the service on the SIM card.
Broadcast Message:
Your phone is capable to receive and store broadcast messages. You can set the
receive status to ON/OFF. Read Message folder stores the received messages.
Note: Broadcast messages are received through a predefined channel-050.
Voice MMS:
Using this option you can send a Voice MMS after recording the desired sound using
the sound recorder.
4.3. Call Logs
Calls Logs gives you the following options:
•Call History:You can check the missed calls, received calls, dialed calls,
Rejected Calls etc.
•Speed Dial:Set the desired entries corresponding to the digits from 1 to 9.
once set, you can long press the corresponding key to call the desired
number.
•Call Settings: You can choose from the following options

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•SIM Call Settings
oCaller ID
oCall Waiting
oCall Divert
oCall Barring
oLine Switching
oAuto Redial
•Auto Redial
•Call Time Display
•Call Time Reminder
•Auto Quick End
4.4. Organizer
Calendar
You can use the calendar to keep track of important meetings. After entering the
calendar function menu you can select year, month and date using direction keys.
On a selected date you can select to view:
•View Today/View All: If there is a special background color on a date which
means there is some task on that day. You can also view any Note / Remark
mentioned by you for a task stored by you previously.
•Add Task: When you add a new task, you can do the following:
oInput task duration time.
oAdd a Note for that task.
oSet alarms on/off.
•Jump to date: Input a date, and then press OK to go to a specific date for
entry/edit/viewing of task for that date.
•Go to Weekly View: Select this option to view tasks in weekly format.
Alarm
The Alarm can be set to ring at a specific time on several days. There are five
different default alarms. You can set these alarms to alarm you at different time in
specific day(s) of a week. The alarm can use radio as an alarm tone also.
To set an alarm:
•Press edit to enter alarm settings menu.
•Select edit option using up and down direction keys
oON/OFF: Select alarm on or off using left and right direction key
oAlarm time: Input alarm time
oRepeat Setting: Press left and right direction keys to select alarm
types which consists of one time, everyday and weekdays.
oAlarm Tone: Select the alarm that you wish to listen.
oSnooze: To set Snooze duration in minutes.
oAlert Type: To select between Ring/Vibrate combinations.

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To Do List
All tasks saved in calendar, can be viewed in To-Do list.
World Clock
World clock can be used to know the time in various cities across the world. You can
see a world map and instantaneous time in those cities using world clock. Enter
world clock to view world cities time using the direction keys.
Schedule Power ON/OFF
As the name suggests, this option allows you to Power ON/OFF your phone as per a
predefined schedule. You are given 4 different options to schedule.
4.5. Services
STK
STK stands for SIM Tool Kit. Please contact your service provider for more details.
WAP
WAP or Wireless Application Protocol browser provides all the basic services of a
computer based web browser but simplified to operate within the restrictions of a
mobile phone. The WAP Browser has the following options:
•Homepage: Homepage allows you to enter the default URL on the phone.
This will enable you to go to the same page every time you access the
homepage.
•Bookmarks: Bookmarking enables you to mark a place in an electronic
document or a pointer (primarily to an internet URL) in an Internet web
browser.
•Recent Pages: Recent Pages stores the list of URLs which have been
recently visited by you on the WAP browser.
•Enter Address: Enter the desired address (URL) of the website or webpage
in this column.
•Service Inbox: Service Inbox receives and stores URLs through text
messages from the operator. You can read them and accept to go to the
web page and browse.
•Settings: You can vary the following settings:
oEdit Profile: You can edit the different profiles listed and stored under
WAP profiles.
oBrowser Options: Browser option enables you to edit the Time out
seconds and Show Images options. You can change the Time out
timing of the page and enable or disable images on the web page.
oService Message Settings: You can set them to ON/OFF. Set it to
ON/OFF to enable or disable receiving service messages.
oClear Cache: Select to clear/delete the cache memory of the phone.
oClear Cookies: Select to clear/delete the cookies or temporary files
stored in the phone.
Data Accounts
Data Accounts contain two types of accounts used to establish GSM/GPRS
connections for WAP, MMS and WWW browsing.
GSM Data

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GPRS Data.
NOTE: Select the appropriate setting from the list for using a particular feature
depending on the availability of the operator services. Data Accounts contain two
types of accounts used to establish GSM/GPRS connections for WAP, MMS and WWW
browsing.
1. GSM Data
2. GPRS Data
Bluetooth
The following options are available in the Bluetooth menu：
•Power：On/Off.
•Inquiry Audio Device：Search for devices.
•My Device：Inquiry new device or display paired devices and take the
options. Active Device：Display all connected devices.
•Setting：Configure the settings of Bluetooth. For example, change device
name, shared folder, receive Folder etc.
•About：It lists the information of Device Name, BD address and support
service.
•Transfer File：Transfer the files in the phone memory or memory card to
other mobile or PC via Bluetooth.（Different models support different
features; please refer to the actual model）
•Help：Bluetooth user manual.（Different models support different features,
please refer to the actual model）
Use of Bluetooth: Instruction for answering Call via Bluetooth, listening MP3 via
Bluetooth or transferring a file. （Different models support different features, please
refer to the actual model）
4.6. Settings
Under settings, the phone gives you the option to change the settings for various
features of the phone.
The following list is available in Settings:
Reception Mode
The Reception Mode allows you to select the mode in which you want the phone to
be. The Modes of the Phone are:
•Dual SIM Active
This mode allows you to access the services of both the SIM’S i.e. Dual SIM Dual
Standby.
•Only SIM1 Active
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•Only SIM2 Active
This mode is used to enable the situation where you want only the SIM2 to be
functional.
•Flight Mode
This mode is used to set the phone in Flight Mode. In this mode the phone will be
out of signal reception but you will be able to use other functions of the phone in
standby mode.
Time and Date
Lets you set the Time and Date on the phone including the Home City.
•Auto Update of Date & Time: This feature automatically updates the date
and time on the phone, receiving it from the network.
•Set Time and Date: Enables you to set the time and date in the handset.
•Set Format: You can select between 24 hour and 12 hour format.
•Set Home City: You can select the Home City timings according to the GMT.
Note: This feature is network dependant.
Display Characteristics
Under Display characteristics, you can set a host of different characteristics of the
phone. Like
oWallpaper – Set your favorite wallpaper on the phone
oSwitch Pic - Lets you change the wallpaper while you shake your
phone, till the time screen is locked.
oScreen Saver – Lets you set an image as a screen saver.
oPower ON Display – Lets you select a pre-defined animation.
oPower OFF Display - Lets you select a pre-defined animation.
oShow Date and Time – Enables you to see the date and time on the
idle screen.
oShow Owner Number – It helps you set your own number on the
display for your ready reference.
oShow Operator Name – You can put this to ON/OFF state. It lets you
see the Operator name on the idle screen
oGreeting text - Lets you set your own greeting message when you
power ON the phone.
oLCD Backlight – Allows you to set the parameters for the LCD
Brightness etc.
Phone Setup
You have following options listed under phone settings:
•Language: The Micromax X260 currently supports only English language.
•Preferred Input Method: This enables you to select the text input method
from 5 options. They are – Multitap ABC, Multitap abc, Numeric, Smart ABC,
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•Shortcuts: Shortcuts help you use certain key features of the phone
instantly. You can choose the features at your own wish and set them in the
menu. You can add new features to the list, delete, edit, disable and change
the order.
•Dedicated Key: This option helps you dedicate/map certain key features of
the phone with the Directional keys (UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT) of the phone. At
anytime you can change the mapping and select a new feature from the list of
features available.
User Profiles
All the different profiles are listed under this option:
General: The Profile gives you an option to activate and customize the settings.
You can customize the following features:
Tone Setup: Tone Setup enables you to set up different music tones to
different functionalities of the phone like, Incoming Call, Power ON, Power
OFF, Message Tone and Keypad tone.
Volume: You can vary the volume levels for Ring Tone and Key Tone.
Alert Type: Alert Type lets you choose the way you want to be alerted.
You can choose from, Ring, Vibration only, Vibration and Ring, Vibration
then Ring and Light only.
Ring Type: Ring Type lets you select the type of ring to alert you. You
can choose from Single, Repeat and Ascending.
Extra Tone: Extra Tone is added to a number of incidences such as
Warning, Error, Camp On and Connect.
Answer Mode: Answer Mode gives you the choice to select Any key
answer mode. Any key enables you to receive a call using any key of the
phone except the End (RED) key.
Meeting: These modes are similar to General Mode and can be customized
according to your own preference.
Outdoor: These modes are similar to General Mode and can be customized
according to your own preference.
Indoor: These modes are similar to General Mode and can be customized
according to your own preference.
Headset: These modes are similar to General Mode and can be customized
according to your own preference.
Bluetooth: These modes are similar to General Mode and can be customized
according to your own preference.
Network Setup
Network setup gives the user the ability to select a desired network and addition of a
new network to the network list. The network setup gives you the follow options:
•Network Selection (Automatic/Manual)
•Preferred Networks – Will list down all the network IDs (depending on the SIM
card used)