Micromax EG116 User manual

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W
WE EL LC CO OM ME E
Congratulations on buying this Micromax handset loaded with almost
everything you could have ever expected from a Smartphone! Now you can
use your MTS CDMA UIM card and your GSM SIM card in the same phone.
Your EG116 handset offers you a wide range of high quality features which
include:
Android Jelly Bean 4.1 Platform: Feel and use the multi-faceted
features of the Android Operating System.
8 MP Auto Focus Rear Camera and 2 MP Front Camera: Click high
resolution pictures and record videos anytime and anywhere.
1.2 GHz Processor: Gives you robust multi-processing capability for
handling multiple applications simultaneously.
Video Calling: Connect with your friends face to face in real time via
video calling.
5 Inch screen: Gives you an intuitive and friendly interface allowing
you to operate your phone with great ease.
Gravity Sensor: Ensures that your phone responds automatically to
various motions and orientations.
Dual SIM: Your handset supports dual SIM.
Wi-Fi: The Wi-Fi features lets you connect wirelessly and seamlessly
with your Wi-Fi network for Internet.
BT: Lets you exchange files and information with BT enabled devices.
Expandable Memory: Your handset supports external memory card
expandable up to 32 GB for your myriad needs.

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CONTENTS
WELCOME 1
THE ANDROID ADVANTAGE 4
READ ME FIRST4
DISCLAIMERS .............................................................................. 4
INSTRUCTIONAL ICONS ................................................................ 5
GETTING STARTED 6
PHONE LAYOUT........................................................................... 7
INSERT SIM CARD....................................................................... 7
INSERT MEMORY CARD ............................................................... 8
TURNING YOUR PHONE ON/OFF ................................................. 8
CHARGING THE BATTERY............................................................. 9
LOCKING/UNLOCKING THE PHONE............................................... 9
PLACING AND RECEIVING CALLS 12
MAKE A CALL ............................................................................ 13
IN CALL OPTIONS...................................................................... 13
CONFERENCE CALL .................................................................. 14
MAKE A VIDEO CALL.................................................................. 15
MAKE AN INTERNATIONAL CALL ................................................. 15
END ACALL .............................................................................. 15
DISABLE PHONE CALLS (AIROPLANE MODE)............................. 15
HEADSET .................................................................................. 15
CHANGING THE PHONE’S VOLUME ............................................. 16
SENSORS.................................................................................. 16
USING THE TOUCH SCREEN 17
USING THE HANDSET’S KEYS .................................................... 20
THE HOME SCREEN .................................................................. 21
SWITCH BETWEEN HOME SCREENS .......................................... 21
REARRANGE ITEMS ON THE HOME SCREEN............................... 22
CUSTOMIZE HOME SCREEN ...................................................... 22
LAUNCHER ICONS ..................................................................... 23
CONTEXT MENU........................................................................ 24
OPTIONS MENUS ...................................................................... 24
MANAGING NOTIFICATIONS 26
OPEN THE NOTIFICATIONS PANEL.............................................. 27

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MESSAGING 29
CREATE AND SEND MULTIMEDIA MESSAGE................................ 30
FORWARD A MESSAGE ............................................................... 30
LOCK A MESSAGE ..................................................................... 31
USING THE ONSCREEN KEYBOARD............................................ 31
USE VOICE SEARCH.................................................................. 32
MULTIMEDIA 33
CAMERA ................................................................................... 34
GALLERY .................................................................................. 35
MUSIC ...................................................................................... 36
FM RADIO ................................................................................ 36
RECORD SOUND ....................................................................... 36
CONNECT TO NETWORKS AND DEVICES 37
CONNECT TO THE INTERNET ...................................................... 38
BT TETHERING ......................................................................... 39
PAIR WITH BT DEVICES ............................................................ 40
MANAGING ACCOUNTS 41
WHY USE A GOOGLE ACCOUNT................................................. 42
START GMAIL ............................................................................ 42
CONFIGURING E-MAIL............................................................... 42
USING E-MAIL .......................................................................... 43
GOOGLE SEARCH ..................................................................... 43
SYNCHRONIZE CONTACT LIST ................................................... 44
USING APPLICATIONS AND WIDGETS 45
MAPS...................................................................................... 46
WIDGETS .................................................................................. 47
DOWNLOAD APPLICATIONS FROM ANDROID MARKET .................. 47
TASKBAR................................................................................... 48
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 50
TAKING CARE OF YOUR DEVICE 51
COPYRIGHT 53
INDEX 54

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T
TH HE E A AN ND DR RO OI ID D A AD DV VA AN NT TA AG GE E
Micromax EG116 comes with Jelly Bean 4.1.2 that is capable of performing
various functions just like your personal computer and can be personalized
according to your own needs. For example, you can add and remove
applications or upgrade existing applications to improve the functions. At
the Android market, an ever growing range of applications, games, movies,
and books are available for you to download.
R
RE EA AD D M ME E F FI IR RS ST T
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.
DISCLAIMERS
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**.

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Talk and standby times are affected by network preferences, type of
SIM cards, connected accessories 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.
INSTRUCTIONAL ICONS
Before you start, please familiarize yourself with the icons you will see in
this manual:
Information: Provides useful information
Warning: Situations that could cause injury to yourself or others
Caution: Situations that could cause damage to your device or other
equipment
Tips to help you with the features.

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G
GE ET TT TI IN NG G S ST TA AR RT TE ED D

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PHONE LAYOUT
INSERT SIM CARD
1. Switch off your phone and remove the rear cover.
2. Remove the battery and insert the SIM card correctly in the card
slot(s), as shown below:
3. Place back the battery and rear cover.
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

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or removing the cards
INSERT MEMORY CARD
To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a memory card.
1. Switch off the mobile phone, and then remove the rear cover.
2. Insert the memory card into the slot as shown below.
3. Finally place back 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.
TURNING YOUR PHONE ON/OFF
Switch On: Press and hold the Power key for a few seconds.
Switch Off: Press and hold the power key and select Power Off.

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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.
Tip: 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.
LOCKING/UNLOCKING THE PHONE
You may need to provide PIN, Password, draw a pattern, or take your face
in front of the phone screen 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.

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You may be required to unlock your phone based on the unlock method in
settings.
To set the unlock method:
1. Tap to open the Apps Menu from the Home screen, and then
tap →Security →Screen lock.
2. Choose the type of locking as desired. You can set your screen lock
based on sliding, face recognition, pattern, PIN, Password or none.
Using the Pattern Lock
Pattern Lock is a security feature you can enable on your phone to prevent
it from unauthorized access. You can draw a pattern by connecting the dots
(as shown below).
To set the unlock method:
1. Tap to open the Apps Menu from the Home screen, and then
tap →Security →Screen lock.
2. Choose Pattern and then follow the guided instructions to set the
pattern lock.
Note: You can also set other locking methods as desired from Screen lock.
Other screen locking methods available in your EG116 include:

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Face Unlock: Allowing you to keep your face as screen unlocking
password. You just need to look at your phone to unlock it.
PIN: You may enter a PIN and set it as your screen unlocking
password.
Password: You may enter any desired password and set it as your
screen unlocking password.

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PL LA AC CI IN NG G A AN ND D R RE EC CE EI IV VI IN NG G C CA AL LL LS S

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MAKE A CALL
To make a call:
1. Tap on the main menu or the home screen to dial the desired
number.
2. Tap to enter the desired number to be dialed.
Or
Tap to open the Call log and select a number to make call.
Or
Tap to open the Contacts and select the number to make call.
3. Tap to make call. If two SIM cards have been inserted into the
device, a pop-up appears asking you to select the SIM via which the
call is to be made. Select the desired SIM card to make the call.
IN CALL OPTIONS
Press the Volume up/ down keys on the left side to adjust the call
volume.
Tap to add another person to the call.
Tap to mute your voice so that the phone’s MIC will not transmit
voice to the other end. You can resume transmitting your voice by
tapping again.
Tap to hold the call. Tap the icon again to resume the call.
Tap to listen via the speaker.
Tap for DTMF inputs.

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Tap to end the call.
CONFERENCE CALL
Your device supports conference calls (network service) between more than
two people.
If you dial or accept a new call when you are already on a call, you can
merge the calls into a conference call.
To make a conference call:
1. Make a call to the first participant.
2. When you are connected, tap and dial the number. The first
participant is put on hold. You can make the next call from the phone
tab, the call log, or your contacts.
3. When you are connected, tap to start the conference call.
You can also swap calls by tapping .
Note: Your device supports conference calls (network service) between a
select numbers of participants depending to the service provider.

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MAKE A VIDEO CALL
Your Handset supports video calling only through applications like Skype
and WeChat, using which you can talk face to face with your friends via real
time video streaming.
We suggest you to use 3G enabled on your SIM card. Please contact your
service provider to enable 3G on your SIM card.
MAKE AN INTERNATIONAL CALL
To dial an international number, tap and hold the ‘0’ key from the dial pad
to enter the Plus (+) symbol, and then enter the international country
prefix, followed by the phone number.
Tap the icon to dial the number.
Press the Volume Up/ down keys on the left side to adjust the call
volume.
END ACALL
To end a call, tap the icon.
DISABLE PHONE CALLS (AIROPLANE 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, Wi-Fi, and BT connections.
To activate the airplane mode, press and hold the Power button and then
select Airplane mode.
HEADSET
Insert Headset to divert all types of phone sounds to your headset. You will
be required to plug in your headset before starting the FM Radio. The
headset works as antenna for the FM radio.

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CHANGING THE PHONE’S VOLUME
You can adjust the volume of your handset by using the volume keys on the
left side of the handset as shown:
SENSORS
Your phone has gravity sensors to detect gravity and display correct
orientation based on the motion.

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US SI IN NG G T TH HE E T TO OU UC CH H S SC CR RE EE EN N

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TAP AND HOLD
Tap and hold an item to view the list of actions based on the selected item
and condition. Also, you can move an item from the Apps screen to the
home screen using this method, as shown in the following image:
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.
You can generally drag items from one location to another on the home
screen. Also, you can delete items from the home screen by holding the
item and dragging it to the Remove label 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).

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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.
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 as illustrated in the
following image.

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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. You can also double-tap to control the Camera zoom, in Maps, and
in some other applications.
CHANGE THE ORIENTATION
On most screens, the orientation of the screen changes as you rotate the
phone. You can turn this feature on and off from Application Menu →
Settings →Display →Auto-rotate screen.
The screen orientation changes on rotating the handset as illustrated in the
following image.
The screen orientation changes on rotating the handset as shown below.
USING THE HANDSET’S KEYS