WELCOME Welcome to the world of Micromax and congratulations on buying this Micromax Android Handset with its rich range of features. Your A117 handset offers you the following state of the art features and much more: Android Jelly Bean 4.2 Platform: Feel and use the multi-faceted features of Android Operating System. 12 Megapixel Auto Focus Camera: Click high resolution pictures and record videos anytime and anywhere. 1.
CONTENTS WELCOME THE ANDROID ADVANTAGE READ ME FIRST 1 4 4 DISCLAIMERS: ............................................................................. 4 INSTRUCTIONAL ICONS ................................................................ 5 PHONE LAYOUT........................................................................... 8 INSERT SIM CARD ....................................................................... 8 INSERT MEMORY CARD ...............................................................
LAUNCHER ICONS ..................................................................... 32 CONTEXT MENU........................................................................ 32 OPTIONS MENUS ...................................................................... 32 OPEN THE NOTIFICATIONS PANEL .............................................. 36 TOOLKITS.................................................................................. 37 CREATE AND SEND MULTIMEDIA MESSAGE ................................
THE ANDROID ADVANTAGE Micromax A117 comes with Jelly Bean 4.2.1 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.
actual functions appearing in the device. In such a case, the latter shall govern. Content in this user manual may differ based on software provided by service providers or carriers, and is subject to change without prior notice. Micromax reserves the right to make modifications to the content in this user guide without any prior notice.
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PHONE LAYOUT INSERT SIM CARD 1. Switch off your phone and remove the rear cover as shown below. 2. Insert the SIM card correctly in the card slot(s). 3. Place back the 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.
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 and battery. 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.
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. . A117 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, take your face in front of the phone screen, or speak something for voice recognition to unlock your phone. Slide unlock will be the default unlocking method in the phone. To unlock the screen: 1.
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. On the Home screen, touch then Settings > Security. 2. Select Screen lock. 3. 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.
screen unlocking password. USING SMART GESTURES Your handset has the amazing capability to understand and respond to the following key gestures: In active screen, blow on the handset’s microphone, shake it, or long press the lock icon to Unlock. Turn it upside down to silence the incoming calls. Bring it near the face to answer incoming calls and more. To activate and use smart gestures, just go to Settings> Smart Gestures and enable the desired gestures listed there.
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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 3. Tap to open the Contacts and select the number to make call. to make call from the first SIM Or Tap to make call from the second SIM. 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 listen via the speaker. Tap for DTMF inputs. 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.
Note: Your device supports conference calls (network service) between a select numbers of participants depending to the service provider. MAKE A VIDEO CALL Your Handset supports video calling using which you can talk face to face with your friends via real time video streaming. You need to fulfill the following conditions for video calling: You need to enable 3G on your SIM card. Please contact your service provider to enable 3G on your SIM card.
END A CALL To end a call, tap the icon. DISABLE PHONE CALLS 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 Bluetooth connections. To activate the airplane mode: Press and hold the Power button and then select Airplane mode. Or Drag notification panel down, tap mode.
SENSORS Your phone has gravity sensors to detect gravity and display correct orientation based on the motion.
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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. 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.
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.
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 below. 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. The screen orientation changes on rotating the handset as shown below. USING THE HANDSET’S KEYS The phone’s buttons offer a lot of functions and shortcuts. Button Press Back: Opens the previous screen you were working on. If the onscreen keyboard is open, closes the keyboard. Menu: Opens a menu with items that affect the current screen or application.
OPEN AND CLOSE THE LAUNCHER You can open the launcher by tapping on the icon as depicted below. THE HOME SCREEN When you start up, the home screen opens. You can personalize your home screen with shortcuts, widgets, themes, wallpapers and other items. Swipe left or right on the home screen to view the next extended home screen. Your A117 has five home screens including one center home screen and four extended home screens. Also, there will be five launcher icons in the bottom pane of the home screen.
SWITCH BETWEEN HOME SCREENS You can view the left or right extended home screen by swiping the home screen to the left or right, as shown below. REARRANGE ITEMS ON THE HOME SCREEN You can rearrange items on the home screen as shown below. CUSTOMIZE HOME SCREEN When the device is in default mode, you will see limited predefined icons.
and other items on the home screen. Add Widgets and Icons to Home Screen You can personalize the default home screen by adding shortcuts to applications or items in applications, widgets, or folders. To add items to the home screen, tap to view the list of apps and widgets. Long press and hold the application or widget and then release your finger hold. Rearrange or Remove Widgets and Icons on your Home Screen Long press and hold the widget or icon you want to move.
Changing the Wallpaper You can change your wallpaper by long pressing on the home screen. A list of choices will get displayed in a popup from where you can choose the location of your desired wallpaper.
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The phone offers you various menus for accessing its features in an intuitive way. LAUNCHER ICONS There are total five launcher icons that will be present on the home screen of your A117. Apart from the launcher icon, you can add, remove, or move other launcher icons from the home screen. The phone also provides you with Context menus and Options menus for accessing the features in an intuitive way.
the option list. For example, message options appear on taping and holding any received message, as shown below. Note: Not all items have options menu.
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The phone provides you with various notifications to alert you of various events. Notification icons inform you of new messages and events. When you receive a notification, its icon appears in the status bar, along with a brief summary. OPEN THE NOTIFICATIONS PANEL Drag the status bar down from the top of the screen as shown below. The Notifications panel displays your network provider’s name and a list of your current notifications.
TOOLKITS Open the Notifications panel and tap the and settings available on your handset.
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You can use Messaging to exchange text and multimedia messages. A message becomes an MMS if you send it to an email address or add multimedia file(s) to it. CREATE AND SEND MULTIMEDIA MESSAGE 1. Tap the message. icon to go to messaging and then tap to compose a 2. Tap the icon to view the types to files that can be attached and tap the desired type of multimedia file. 3. Tap to select the composition text box and enter your message body in it. 4.
FORWARD A MESSAGE 1. Open a message and then tap and hold that message in a message conversation window to view the list of options, as illustrated below. Tap to forward the message. 2. Tap Forward. 3. Add a contact or enter the number on which the message is to be forwarded. 4. Tap to send the message. You can also copy message text, save message to SIM card, view message details and delete message.
list of options, as illustrated below. Tap to lock the message. 2. Tap Lock to lock the selected message. You can unlock the locked messages by tapping and holding the desired message and then tapping Unlock. 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.
Tap this icon to select desired contact from phonebook Tap once to capitalize the next letter you type. Tap and hold for caps lock. Use the icon to erase characters Press space or a punctuation mark to enter the highlighted suggestion. After typing, press button to close the keyboard. Press the symbols icons to switch to the numbers and symbols keyboard. Tap and hold the text field to open a menu and to cut/copy/paste text.
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CAMERA Take a Picture or Video Tap the icon in the main menu to open the camera. Adjust the exposure and other settings, as required. Point the lens on the subject you want to click a photograph of. Tap the icon on the screen to capture photos. Tap the icon to view the camera settings. Tap on the icon at the lower right side of the camera user interface to switch between the Front and Back camera. Shoot Videos Adjust the quality, effect, and other settings, as required.
Tap the icon. Tap the icon to stop the video recording. GALLERY You can use the Gallery to view pictures and play videos and share files. To view pictures: 1. Tap the below. icon in the main menu or in camera mode, as shown Gallery 2. Tap an album to open and view its contents. To share any picture or video, tap and hold the picture(s) or video(s) that you want to share and tap the messaging, e-mail etc.
MUSIC You can easily transfer your favorite music from a PC to your phone and experience a world of interesting and melodious music. Tap the Music icon from the main menu. Use the intuitive buttons and icons on the phone in music interface to enjoy the features of your music player. 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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Your phone can connect to a variety of networks and devices, including Internet, Wi-Fi, GPRS, Bluetooth, devices, such as headsets. You can also transfer files to/from your PC through the data cable. CONNECT TO THE INTERNET To configure Internet: 1. Go to Settings> More > Mobile networks> Access Point Names. 2. Select the access point name or change the access point name for your Internet connectivity as provided by the service provider of your SIM card.
Tethering. 3. The driver installation window will pop up on your PC or laptop. 4. Install the driver as suggested. 5. You can now start using the Internet service via your A117. Note: Your mobile operator will charge you based on your GPRS data usage. Connectivity via Wi-Fi Hotspot You need to insert a data service enabled SIM card in your phone to use your A117 as a Wi-Fi router. 1. Go to Settings> More>Tethering & portable hotspot> Wi-Fi hotspot. 2. Configure your Wi-Fi hotspot as suggested. 3.
PAIR WITH BLUETOOTH DEVICES Go to Settings > Bluetooth. If Bluetooth is off, tap on Bluetooth to turn it on. Your phone scans and displays the Bluetooth devices in range. If the device you want to pair with is not in the list, make it discoverable. If your phone stops scanning before you make the other device discoverable, tap SEARCH FOR DEVICES. Tap the ID of the other device in the list to pair with them. You will be prompted to confirm passkey on both devices.
As Gmail is not only limited to mailing. Your Gmail name and password signs you into many Google applications and services. CONFIGURING E-MAIL To set up Email: 1. Go to the Settings section and scroll down to the Account section. 2. Tap + Add account and select Email from the displayed list. 3. Type the email address and password in the respective fields and tap Next. 4. Select the type of account you want to set up. 5. Provide the details needed for the set up and tap Next.
Select the matching name. For multiple recipients separate the names by a comma (,) or a semi-colon (;). To delete a recipient, tap the delete icon. Tap Done in the keypad when you are done. 5. Now, add the subject of the mail in the Subject field and type the message you want to send in the Compose email field. 6. To add an attachment, cc/bcc tap the menu button on the phone and select the appropriate option for the action to be performed. 7. To send the email, tap the send icon.
data option is set to ON. Your contacts synchronization will be complete in a few seconds. APPLICATIONS You phone comes with a host of applications to make your life easier and more convenient. Explore the various applications and the features that come with your A117 handset and enjoy the advantage. MAPS Google Maps is a web based service offered by Google Inc. which offers you access to various map based services.
2. Enable Access to my location option and GPS satellites. To open Google Map: 1. Go to Menu> to start using Google Maps. WIDGETS Widgets allow placing application shortcuts on your home screen. You can now place analog clock, your recent call logs, and other such sections of your phone on the home page and access them directly! To view the list of widgets available, just tap the launcher icon on the Home screen and swipe through menu icons to the widgets screen, as shown below.
DOWNLOAD APPLICATIONS FROM ANDROID MARKET The Android phones offer users access to unlimited entertainment sources. You can download applications, games, movies, and books from the ever increasing Android market. New items get added almost daily to the market to give users a never ending fun experience. To download applications, games, movies, and books from the Android Market: 1. Configure and activate your Internet connection 2. Go to Menu> to access the Google Android Market. 3.
To remove an app from the list, tap the app to be removed and slide on either side, as shown below.
Or you may also tap and hold the same and an option “Remove from list” will appear. Tap the option and the app will be removed.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Remember to comply with legal requirements and local restrictions when using the phone. Your Phone’s radio waves may interfere with inadequately shielded medical devices. Consult a physician or manufacturer of the medical device to know whether they are adequately shielded from external Radio Frequency. Switch off your device when regulations require you to do so. Always keep the phone and accessories out of reach of small children.
circumstances. All other changes to this device are strictly prohibited and will invalidate the warranty. The phone may cause interference in the vicinity of TV sets, radios and PCs. Only use Micromax specified batteries and charging devices. All batteries can cause property damage, injury or burns if a conductive material Tap the exposed terminals. Exercise care in handling any charged battery, particularly when placing it inside your pocket, purse or other container with metal objects.
your device gets wet, remove the battery, wipe it with a dry cloth and take it to an authorized 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 get damaged. Do not attempt to open the device other than as instructed in this guide.
environmental laws and guidelines. Recycle your Phone 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.
INDEX accessories, 63 AndroidTM, 4 Batteries, 62 Bluetooth, 52 Camera, 1, 46 Disclaimers, 4 Gallery, 47 Gmail, 52 Google, 54 Internet, 50 Keyboard, 42 A117 Micromax, 5 Multimedia, 45 Notifications, 36 Only, 62 Search, 54 SIM, 8 Synchronize, 54 used, 63 video, 46 Voice, 43 64
