Toolkit ......... 3 Table of Contents Gravity Sensor ......3 Welcome ........2 Screen Unlocking Techniques ..3 Understand Your Device ....2 Use Google Search ...... 3 Insert SIM and Memory Card ..2 Drag an Item ....... 3 Adjust the Volume .......
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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 ........
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Play Store ........6 Device Specifications ....6 Safety Precautions ......6 Taking Care of your device ..6 Recycle your Device ....6 Disclaimer ........7 Copyright ........7...
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.
Insert SIM and Memory Card Switch off the device and open the SIM and Memory card slot using the SIM ejection tool.
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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. ...
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You can charge the device with a travel adapter or connecting the device to a PC via a USB cable.
Basic Features Google 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.
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...
Application launcher or Application menu is available in the middle of the bottom pane. 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 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.
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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.
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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. →...
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.
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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. 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.
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. Task Manager...
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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. Drag an item towards left or right Tap and hold an item and then select Remove from list...
Calling and Messaging Make a Call 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...
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. ...
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. Open the notification panel and tap the Airplane mode quick toolkit icon.
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. Music Player Go to →...
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 →...
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.
Your device supports USB OTG, which allows you to directly transfer data between your device and a flash drive / pen drive, using an OTG cable. Configuring E-Mail You can check and reply to your emails from your P690 from anywhere and anytime. Apart from the Gmail account, you can configure other accounts too on this device.
The Google Maps application may not be available in every street, country or region. Micromax does not guarantee the accuracy of any directional services. Play Store Your Android tablet lets you access unlimited entertainment sources. You can download applications, games, movies, and books from the ever...
To view and manage the list of all inbuilt, downloaded, and running applications go to → → Apps. → To download applications, games, movies, and books from the Play Store, go to to access the Google Play Store. View the details and download items, as desired.
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.
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Flight is influenced by interference caused by the device. It is illegal to use the device on the airplane. Please turn off your device during a flight. The device must be repaired by Micromax authorized personnel only. Repairing this device by yourself other than our authorized service agents/centers...
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