Micromax X353 User manual

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Contents
Read Me First ...........................................3
Disclaimer ................................................3
Understand Your Phone.............................5
Getting Started .........................................5
SIM CARD INSERTION ........................................5
MEMORY CARD INSERTION ...................................7
HANDSET KEYS .................................................8
CHARGING THE BATTERY......................................9
Basic Phone Features ................................10
HOME SCREEN..................................................10
APPLICATION LAUNCHER ......................................10
NOTIFICATIONS ................................................10
PHONE LOCKING TECHNIQUES ...............................12
Using the Touch Screen.............................14
DRAG AN ITEM..................................................14
SCROLL ..........................................................14
SWIPE............................................................14
USING THE PINCH ZOOM......................................15
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DOUBLE-TAP .................................................... 15
USING THE ONSCREEN KEYBOARD........................... 15
Calling and Messaging...............................16
MAKE A CALL ...................................................16
FLIGHT MODE ..................................................16
SEND MESSAGE.................................................16
CAMERA..........................................................17

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GALLERY......................................................... 18
MUSIC PLAYER..................................................18
FM RADIO.......................................................20
Settings, Networks, and Applications..........21
CONNECT TO THE INTERNET..................................21
PAIR WITH BLUETOOTH DEVICES ...........................21
Safety Precautions ....................................22
Taking Care of your device ........................24
BATTERY RECOMMENDATIONS ...............................25
RECYCLE YOUR PHONE ........................................26
Copyright .................................................26

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Read Me First
Please read all safety precautions and this manual
carefully before using your device to ensure safe and
proper use.
The descriptions in this manual are based on the default
settings of your device.
Available features and additional services may vary by
device, software, or service provider.
Applications and their functions may vary based on the
country, region, software or hardware specifications.
Micromax is not liable for performance issues caused by
third-party applications.
Disclaimer
The colors, specifications, functions and graphics
shown/mentioned in the user manual may differ from
the actual product. In such a case, the latter shall
govern. Images shown are for representation purpose
only. Specifications are subject to change without prior
notice. Micromax keeps the right to modify the content
in this user guide without prior notice.
Upon first use of your device, your device will send
information related to your mobile, IMEI numbers,
location details and other software details through SMS*
automatically. This information may be used as further
specified in Micromax privacy policy**.
Talk and standby times are affected by network
preferences, type of SIM cards, connected accessories

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and individual usage patterns. Services and some
features may be dependent on the network,
service/content providers, SIM cards, compatibility of the
devices used and the content formats supported.
Other product logos and company names mentioned
herein may be trademarks or trade names of their
respective owners.
*Operator tariff shall be applicable for SMS.
**Micromax privacy policy is available at
www.micromaxinfo.com.

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Understand Your Phone
Getting Started
SIM Card Insertion
Your X353 is a dual SIM phone. Switch off your phone before
SIM insertion/removal and insert the SIM card in the SIM slots
correctly. To insert your SIM card(s):
1. Switch off the mobile phone and remove the rear cover and
battery, as illustrated in the following image:

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2. Insert the SIM card(s) correctly in the card slot(s), as shown
in the following image:
3. Finally, insert the battery and place the rear cover of the
mobile phone.
Please keep the SIM card out of the reach of
children.
The card and the contacts are vulnerable to
damage due to scratching or bending. Therefore,
be careful when using, inserting, or removing the
card.

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Memory Card Insertion
To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a memory
card. To insert the 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 in the
following image:
3. Place back the battery and the rear cover of the mobile
phone.
Use only compatible memory cards approved by
Micromax with this device. Incompatible memory
cards may damage the card or the device and
corrupt the data stored in the card.

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Handset Keys
Keys
Functions
Long press to switch on or
switch off the phone.
Press once to turn off the
screen or to wake up the
screen.
Adjust the phone volume
from the volume keys
available on the left side of
the device.
Opens a menu with items
that affect the current
screen or application.
If tapped when on the
home screen, opens
options to personalize the
home screen.
Opens the Home screen. If
you are viewing the left or
right extended Home
screen, opens the central
Home screen.

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Opens the previous screen
you were working on.
If the onscreen keyboard is
open, closes the keyboard.
Charging the Battery
Before using the device for the first time, you must charge the
battery. You can charge the device with a travel adapter or
connecting the device to a PC with a USB cable.
You can also use a compatible USB charger to charge
your battery.
Use only Micromax approved chargers and cables.
Unapproved chargers or cables can cause battery to
explode or damage your device.
We suggest you charge the battery for 4 hours
continuously for the first time.

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Basic Phone Features
Home Screen
You can personalize your home screen with shortcuts, wallpapers
and other items. To view quick options to change wallpaper or
open settings section, tap the key. Swipe left or right on the
home screen to view the next extended home screen.
Application Launcher
Application launcher or Application menu is available right in the
middle of the home screen bottom pane.
Tap to view all inbuilt and installed applications.
Notifications
Notification icons inform you of new messages and events as and
when it appears in the device.
Open Notification Panel
Close Notification Panel

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When you receive a notification, its icon appears in the status
bar, along with a brief summary. You may clear each notification
separately by swiping it towards left or right.
Toolkit provides you shortcuts to manage basic phone features,

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such as Airplane Mode, Bluetooth, and Brightness.
Phone Locking Techniques
You may need to draw a pattern or simply slide to unlock your
phone.
Slide unlock will be the default unlocking method in the phone.
To unlock the screen:
1. Press the power key to wake up the phone.
2. Hold and drag the lock icon towards the unlock icon.
Slide
Slide from lock icon to unlock
icon!
Just wake up the
screen and slide the
lock icon towards the
unlock icon to unlock
your phone.
Pattern
You can set your own
pattern by connecting
the dots to prevent
your phone from
unauthorized access.

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Set and draw your desired
pattern!

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Using the Touch Screen
Drag an Item
Tap and hold an item and move your finger
on the screen until you reach the target
position. The item follows your finger.
Also, you can delete items from the home
screen by holding the item and dragging it to
the Delete icon that becomes available only
when you hold the item on the Home screen.
Scroll
To scroll a list, slide your finger across the
surface of the screen upwards or downwards
(without dragging an item).
Swipe
Place a finger on the screen and steadily
slide your finger in the desired direction.
For example, when you are viewing a
picture, to view the next picture, swipe left.

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Using the Pinch
Zoom
You can open any image or
web page and then use your
thumb and index finger to
zoom the display through
the pinch gesture.
Double-tap
Tap quickly twice on a webpage, map, or
other screen to zoom. For example, double-
tap a section of a webpage in the browser
to zoom that section.
Using the Onscreen Keyboard
Some applications display the keyboard by default. In others, you
will be required to tap a text field, where you want to enter text,
to open the keyboard.
After typing, press button to close the keyboard.
Tap and hold the text field to open a menu and to
cut/copy/paste text.

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Calling and Messaging
Make a Call
To make a call:
Tap on the menu screen or the home screen to open the dial
pad for making calls.
By default, the dialer will display a list of contacts on which calls
have been made very often.
Open the call log by tapping the Call log tab and tap the number
to be dialed.
Flight Mode
Some locations may require you to disable all the wireless
features of your mobile. The Airplane Mode enables you to
disable all incoming and outgoing calls and Bluetooth
connections.
Go to →→Network & connectivity →Flight mode.
Select the Flight mode option to turn Bluetooth On.
Send Message
To send a message:
1. Tap on the menu screen to go to the messaging
section.
2. Tap the New msg. icon to compose a message.

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3. Select the desired type of multimedia files that can be
attached with the message.
4. Tap to select the composition text box and enter your
message body in it.
5. Enter the contact name (if it exists) or enter the phone
number. You can also view and select contact(s) from
the contact list.
6. You can send the message after all the required fields
have been filled.
Multimedia
Camera
Go to →
Flash
Capture/
Start video
recording
Settings
Swap
between
front and
back camera
Open the
picture
gallery

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Gallery
Go to →
You can use the Gallery to view pictures, play videos and share
files.
Music Player
Go to →
You can share/copy/move/delete images and videos
from the gallery.
Turn on/off
repeat songs
Play
previously
played song
Play next song in the
playlist
Play/Pause song
Turn on/off shuffle
Opens the
playlist

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Press the phone’s volume up/down keys on the left
side of the mobile phone to adjust the volume.
You can use an SD card to enhance the storage
capacity for your multimedia files such as music,
photos, emails, and so on.

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FM Radio
You can listen to your favorite FM channels using the inbuilt FM
receiver of your phone. Before starting the FM, you need to plug-
in the headset as it works as antenna for the FM radio. Use the
intuitive buttons and icons on the phone in the radio interface to
enjoy the features of your inbuilt FM radio.
Press the phone’s volume up/down keys on the left
side of the mobile phone to adjust the volume.