Micromax X281 User manual

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1. Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of Micromax X281 handset. This
handset offers you the following features:
Digital Camera
FM Radio
Dual LED Torch
Music Player
Sound Recorder
Dual SIM
2.4 inch screen
Bluetooth
Memory Card Support (expandable up to 8GB)
Hindi Language support
Big Battery

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2. Phone Layout
3. Getting Started
3.1 Insert SIM
1. Switch off the mobile phone and remove the rear cover and
battery.
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 replace the rear cover of the mobile
phone.
3.2 Insert Memory Card
1. Switch off the phone and remove the rear cover and the battery.
2. Insert the memory card in the card slot as shown below.

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3. Insert back the battery and the rear cover of the mobile phone.
The Memory Card gives you extra storage capacity for
content such as pictures, music and video clips.
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.
Use only compatible memory cards approved by Micromax.
Incompatible cards may damage the slot or corrupt the data
stored in the card.
3.3 Charging the Battery
You can charge your battery via the charger or the USB cable
supplied with this phone.
1. Connect the charger to the charger jack on the phone.

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2. Connect the charger to a power socket or connect the USB jack
of the cable with the PC or laptop. The charging starts, with
the charging icon displayed in an animated state.
3. When the charging icon becomes static, it indicates that the
battery is full.
4. Disconnect the charger from the power socket and the phone
after charging.
Please charge the battery before you use the newly purchased
phone. We suggest you to charge the battery for at least 4 hours
continuously for the first time.

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4. How to use Your Phone
4.1 Switch On/OFF
Long Press the End/Power key to switch on and off your phone.
4.2 Lock/Unlock the phone
From the home screen press Left key and then immediately press
*to unlock the phone.

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To lock, press Left key and then press *.
4.3 Make a Call
Dial a number and press the call key to make a call.
You can also call a number from the phonebook or dialed or
missed call list in the same way.
To change the phone volume, press the navigation key up or
down as shown in the following figure:

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4.4 Answer/Reject a call
To answer, press the call key.
To reject, press End/Power key as shown in the following figure.

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4.5 Make a Call Conference
While on a call, make another call. The first call is put on hold.
After this, press Options and then you will be given the option to
merge the two calls into a Call Conference.

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Please contact your service provider in case Call Conference
feature is not activated in your SIM.
4.6 Make an International call
From the home screen, long press the *key till +displays on
screen.
Enter the desired international code and then complete the
phone number make the call.
4.7 Send Messages
Menu>Messages
You can compose a new message or reply to existing messages in
the list.
You can also send and receive multimedia messages.
4.8 Add contacts to Phonebook
Menu>Phonebook>Add new contact
This feature enables you to add new contacts.
You can also save contacts through call logs, messages, dial pad.
4.9 Use Multimedia Features
Menu>Multimedia

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You can use camera, Image viewer, Video recorder, Video player,
music player, Sound recorder and FM radio.
4.10 FM Radio
Menu>FM Radio
You can listen to your favorite FM channels using the inbuilt FM
receiver of your phone.
You need to insert the Earphone to listen to the radio. You can
insert the earphone as shown below:
Use the navigation keys and Ok key to use various features in the
FM radio interface.

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5. Notable Features
5.1 Torch
Long press the 0 key to turn on/off the torch or you can go to
Organize to turn on/off the torch.
5.2 Bluetooth
Menu> Bluetooth
Turn on Bluetooth to exchange data with other Bluetooth enabled
devices.
5.3 Blacklist
Menu>Settings>Call Settings>Advanced settings>Blacklist
This feature allows you to stop receiving calls from the blacklisted
numbers.
5.4 Auto Redial
Menu> Settings >Call Settings>Advanced settings>Auto Redial
Switching this feature on will automatically redial a number.
5.5 Call Time Reminder
Menu> Settings >Call Settings>Advanced Settings>Call Time
Reminder

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You can activate or deactivate call time reminder. This can be on a
single or periodic basis. If activated, the phone beeps at the time
interval you have set, during a call.
5.6 Phone Language
Menu>Settings>Phone Settings>Language
You can change the phone language according to your preference.
5.7 Phone Security
Menu>Settings>Security settings> Phone security
You can set the password to unlock the phone. Default password
is 0000.
5.8 Auto Call Recorder
Menu> Settings >Call Settings>Advanced settings>Auto Call
Recorder
You can use this feature to automatically record all your calls.
5.9 Music Player
Menu> Multimedia> Music Player
The phone comes with an inbuilt music player that plays all your
favorite songs stored in the phone memory or memory card.
Press the Left key to choose various music options
Play/Stop: by pressing OK Key.

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Shift Music: by pressing left and right Navigation keys.
Adjust Volume: by pressing * and # keys.
5.10 Camera
Menu> Camera
Press the left key in camera mode to choose various settings.
Press the Ok key to take photos.
5.11 File Manager
Menu> File Manager
Allows you to view and manage files available in your phone or
memory card.
Warning: All existing files in the memory card will be deleted after
your format the memory card.
5.12 Answer Mode
Menu>Settings>Call Settings > Advanced Settings> Answer Mode
This feature lets you to automatically answer call when any key is
pressed or when Headset is inserted.

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5.13 Useful Tips
Tips
Description
IMEI Number
You can find the IMEI Number of your phone by
pressing *#06#.
SAR Value
You can find the SAR values by pressing *#07#
(applicable to India users only).
6. Safety Precautions
Please read these simple guidelines. Not following them may be dangerous or illegal.
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Do not use the phone while driving. When you have to use the phone, please use
the personal hands-free kit.
Please put the phone safely in the phone stand. Do not put it onto any passenger
seat or any place from which it may fall down in case of vehicular collision or
emergency braking.
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Flight is influenced by interference caused by the phone. It is illegal to use a phone
on the airplane. Please turn off your phone during a flight.
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Your Phone’s radio waves may interfere with the function of inadequately shielded
medical devices. Consult a physician or the manufacturer of the medical device to
determine whether they are adequately shielded from external RF energy. Switch
off your device when regulations posted instruct you to do so.
To avoid potential interference with implanted medical devices such as a
pacemaker or cardioverter defibrillator:

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Always keep your phone at least 15.3 centimeters (6 inches) from the medical
device.
Do not carry the wireless device in a breast pocket.
Turn off the phone if there is any reason to suspect that interference is taking
place.
Follow the manufacturer directions for the implanted medical device.
If you have any questions about using your wireless device with an implanted
medical device, consult your health care provider.
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Please turn off your phone when you are close to a gas station or in the vicinity of any
place where fuel and chemical preparations, or any other dangerous goods are stored.

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7. Taking Care of Your Device
8. Your device is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and
should be handled with care: The following suggestions will help you protect your
phone:
Keep the device dry. Precipitation, humidity, and all types of liquids or
moisture can contain minerals that will rust electronic circuits. If your device
does get wet, remove the battery without turning on the device, wipe it
with a dry cloth and take it the service center.
Do not store the device in high or cold temperature. High temperatures can
shorten the life of electronic devices and damage batteries.
Do not use or store the device in dusty, dirty areas. Its moving parts and
electronic components can be damaged.
Do not attempt to open the device other than as instructed in this guide.
Repairing this phone by yourself other than our authorized service
agents/centers goes against the warranty rules.
Do not drop, knock, or shake the device. Rough handling can break internal
circuit boards and fine mechanics.
Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean
the device. Only use a soft, clean, dry cloth to clean the surface of the
device.
Do not store your device near magnetic fields or allow your device to come
in contact with magnetic fields for extended period of time.
Location: The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall
be easily accessible.

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Ba at tt te er ry y R Re ec co om mm me en nd da at ti io on ns s
Please put the battery in a cool and well-ventilated place out of direct sunlight.
We recommend you to charge the battery at room temperature range.
Batteries have life cycles. If the time that the battery powers equipment becomes
much shorter than usual, the battery life is at an end. Replace the battery with a
new battery of the same make and specification.
Use manufacturer approved batteries, chargers, accessories and supplies.
Micromax will not be held responsible for user’s safety when using unapproved
accessories or supplies.
Do not discard the battery with household trash. Please dispose of used battery
according to your local environmental laws and guidelines.
Warnings on Battery:
Please use appointed battery in case of explosion risk.
Please dispose of lifeless battery under guidance.
R Re ec cy yc cl le e Y Yo ou ur r P Ph ho on ne e
The WEEE logo (shown at the left) appears on the product (battery,
handset, and charger) to indicate that this product must not be
disposed off or dumped with your other household wastes. You are
liable to dispose of all your electronic or electrical waste equipment
by relocating over to the specified collection point for recycling of
such hazardous waste.
Collection and proper recovery of your electronic waste equipments at the time of
disposal will allow us to help preserve the environment. Recycling of the electronic
waste equipment will ensure safety of human health and environment. For more
information on best practices for disposal of electronic and electrical waste, please
visit to our web site: www.micromaxinfo.com/weee.php.
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from the actual product. Images shown are for representation purpose only.
Other product logos and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks
or trade names of their respective owners.
Micromax keeps the right to make modifications to the content in this user
guide without any prior notice.
The functions explained or listed in this manual may differ from the actual
functions appearing in the mobile phone. In such a case, the latter shall govern.
We do not guarantee the absolute accuracy of the User Guide Vis-a vis the
actual handset.
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