Table of Contents Welcome ........................................2 Understand Your Device.............. 2 Insert SIM and Memory Card.....2 Adjust the Volume.......................2 Charging the Battery...................2 Basic Features............................... 2 Google TM Account................... 2 Home Screen............................... 2 Application Launcher.................2 Notifications................................ 2 Toolkit......................................... 3 Gravity Sensor...
Calling and Messaging.................4 Connect to the Internet................ 5 Make a Call................................. 4 Tethering & Portability............... 5 Contacts.......................................4 Pair With BT Devices................. 5 In Call Options............................ 4 USB OTG (On the Go) for Data Transfer....................................... 5 Airplane Mode............................4 Send Message..............................4 Multimedia.......................
Play Store.................................... 6 Device Specifications....................6 Safety Precautions........................6 Taking Care of your device.......... 6 Recycle your Device...................6 Disclaimer......................................7 Copyright.......................................
Welcome Thank you for purchasing the Micromax P690. You are now the proud owner of the P690 tablet which offers you a wide range of exciting features designed to give you a rich and fulfilling tablet PC experience.
Understand Your Device
Insert SIM and Memory Card 1. Switch off the device and open the SIM and Memory card slot using the SIM ejection tool.
2. Insert SIM card and Memory card correctly in the card slot(s), as shown: Use only compatible memory cards. Incompatible memory cards may damage the device and corrupt the data stored in the card.
Charging the Battery Before using the device for the first time, we recommend you to charge the battery for a minimum of 4 hours. Please charge the device in the following conditions: If the battery power is low or if the power icon shows no power. If the device stops responding to the Power button i.e. the device is not getting switched on. Device automatically shuts down.
You can charge the device with a travel adapter or connecting the device to a PC via a USB cable.
Basic Features Google TM Account Your Google Account lets you take full advantage of applications and services offered by Google. Configure your Google account on this device to get access to your Gmail, Google Play Store, Google Maps, and much more. When you turn on your device for the first time, Google account setup will display, allowing you to set up your Google account. Internet connection is required for the Google account setup to appear.
You can personalize your home screen with shortcuts, widgets, wallpapers and other items. Swipe left or right on the home screen to view the next extended home screen. Tap and hold to select a launcher icon and then you can rearrange, change, or remove them with ease.
Application launcher or Application menu is available in the middle of the bottom pane. Tap to view all installed applications and widgets. In application menu, tap and hold any application/widget to take it to the home screen; release the hold to place at any desired location on the home screen. Widgets allow placing application shortcuts on your home screen.
Notification icons inform you of new messages and events as and when it appears in the device. 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 the left or right, or, clear all notifications by tapping Toolkit icon.
Toolkit gives you quick access to basic features such as Airplane Mode, Wi-Fi, Display Brightness, and many more. Gravity Sensor Your phone has gravity sensor to detect its orientation and adjust the display (auto-rotate) based on its position.
You can enable/disable the auto-rotate feature from the toolkit. Screen Unlocking Techniques You can unlock your device using a variety of methods like Pattern Unlock, PIN Unlock or Password. Slide unlock is the default unlocking method in the tablet. To unlock the screen: 1. Press the power key to wake up the screen. 2. Hold and drag the lock icon towards the unlock icon.
PIN Enter your PIN to unlock your tablet You may enter a PIN and set it as your screen unlocking password. Pattern Set and draw your desired pattern You can set your own pattern by connecting the dots to prevent your tablet from unauthorized access.
Password Enter your password to unlock You may enter any desired password and set it as your screen unlocking password. 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 device. You may set any desired unlocking technique from Security → Screen lock. You can disable all unlocking methods from your handset by selecting the None option.
Use Google Search You can search for anything on your device or on the internet using Google Search by simply typing the search keywords. Google Search also supports voice recognition, allowing you to speak to search and using voice commands to access various sections in your handset. Google Search is available on the home screen and also in the application menu. To use Google voice search, tap and speak your search keywords. The tablet will return the Google search results based on your input.
Tap and Hold Tap and hold an item to view the list of actions based on the selected item and condition. You can also 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. 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.
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. Double-tap Quickly tap twice on an image, webpage, map, or other screen to zoom. For example, double-tap a section of a webpage in the browser to zoom in on that section.
You can open any image or web page and then use your fingers to zoom-in or zoom-out using the pinch gestures.
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 the key on the home screen to view the list of the most recently opened applications and sections. You can easily remove items from the list to free some memory and make your tablet work faster. There are two ways to remove items from the list.
Calling and Messaging Make a Call Tap on the menu screen or the home screen. By default, the dialer will display a list of contacts on which calls have been made very often and the contacts which have been marked as favorites. You can show the dialer by tapping or view the call history by tapping . Contacts Go to → Store, use, and synchronize contact details in your contact list. You can now create contact groups or mark contacts as favorites in your phonebook.
To synchronize contacts, you need to have Internet connectivity. If your Sync does not proceed as expected, check whether data option is set to ON. In Call Options Press the Volume up / down keys on the right side to adjust the call volume. Tap Tap tapping icon to add another person to the call. to mute your voice so that the tablet’s MIC will not transmit voice to the other end. You can resume transmitting your voice by again. Tap to put the call on hold.
Some locations may require you to disable all the wireless features of your device. The Airplane Mode allows you to disable all incoming and outgoing calls, Wi-Fi, and BT connections. To activate the airplane mode: 1. Press and hold the Power button and then select Airplane mode. Or Open the notification panel and tap the Airplane mode quick toolkit icon. Send Message 1. Tap on the menu screen or the home screen to go to the messaging section and then tap 3.
Go to → Gallery Go to → You can use the Gallery to view pictures, play videos and share files. Tap an album to open and view its content.
You can use an SD card to enhance the storage capacity for your multimedia files such as music, photos, and so on. Settings, Networks, and Applications Your tablet can connect to a variety of networks and devices, including Internet, Wi-Fi, BT, devices, such as headsets. You can also transfer files to/from your PC through the data cable.
Connect to the Internet Connect Via SIM Go to → → Data usage and turn on Mobile data. You may also need to configure the access point name for the data connection to work. To configure the access point name: Go to → → More → Mobile networks → Access Point Names and select the access point name from the list. By default, the access point name gets configured once you insert the SIM, Or, your network provider sends the access point name settings via SMS. You may need to install these settings.
USB Tethering 1. Connect your tablet with your PC/Laptop via USB cable. 7. Select the USB tethering option. 8. Select your tablet network as the network connection in your PC/laptop and get access to the Internet. Wi-Fi Hotspot 1. Select Portable Wi-Fi hotspot option in your tablet. 9. On the other Wi-Fi enabled PC/laptop/handset, choose your tablet as a Wi-Fi network to connect with it. 10. View and configure Wi-Fi hotspot settings by tapping the Set up Wi-Fi hotspot option.
11. Tap the ID of the other device in the list to pair with it. 12. You may be prompted to confirm passkey on both devices. Tap Pair to confirm the passkey and pair the devices. On successful pairing, your tablet connects to the device. If the device you want to pair with is not in the list, make it discoverable and then search. If your tablet stops scanning before you make the other device discoverable, tap SEARCH FOR DEVICES.
Google Maps is a web based service offered by Google Inc. which offers you access to various map based services. You can view various streets, landmarks and can even plan your routes with the help of Google Maps. It comes with a navigation system (GPS required) which gives step-bystep route guidance while driving or walking. You can even download maps for offline usage. This serves as a useful application for your day-today usage. Settings required for Google map access include: → → Location.
→ To view and manage the list of all inbuilt, downloaded, and running applications go to To download applications, games, movies, and books from the Play Store, go to and download items, as desired. Not all items are free of cost in the Play Store. → → Apps. to access the Google Play Store. View the details You need to enable internet connection and configure Google account on your device to get access to the Play Store.
AC-DC adaptor I/P & O/P Environmental Rating Humidity Range Safety Precautions Switch off your device in any area with potential explosive atmosphere. Sparks arising out of radio frequency may cause fire or explosion. Therefore switch off your device at refueling stations, fuel depots, chemical plants or places where blasting operation is in progress. Remember to comply with legal requirements and local restrictions when using the device.
Manufacturers of medical devices recommend a minimum distance of 15.3 cm (6 inches) between a wireless device and an implanted medical device such as pacemaker or cardiverter defibrillator to avoid issues arising out of radio frequency interference. The mains voltage (V) specified on the power supply unit must not be exceeded to prevent damage to the charging device. The power supply must be plugged into an easily accessible AC power socket when charging the battery.
Taking Care of your device Your device is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be handled with care. The following suggestions will help you protect your device: Keep the device dry. Precipitation, humidity, and all types of liquids or moisture can rust the electronic circuits. If 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.
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.
