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Micromax A56 User Manual

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  • Page 1 A56 User Guide...

  • Page 2: Welcome

    1.1 Exciting Features Congratulations on becoming a proud owner of the Micromax A56 Android mobile phone. You have now joined the millions of satisfied Micromax customers spread across the Globe. Your A56 device offers you these exciting features and much more: ...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    5.1 Customize Home Screen ................19 6 Working With Menus 6.1 Context Menus ....................20 6.2 Options menus ....................21 6.3 Menu Icons ......................21 7 Aisha 8 Connect to the Internet 8.1 Access Internet via Wi-Fi ................23 Model – A56...
  • Page 4 13 Connect to Networks and Devices 13.1Connect to Internet ..................33 13.2Connect to Wi-Fi Networks ..............33 13.3Pair With Bluetooth Devices ..............34 13.4Install Secure Certificate from SD Card .......... 35 14 Applications 15 Phone Settings 16 Health and Safety Information Model – A56...
  • Page 5 User Guide 17 Taking Care of Your Device Model – A56...

  • Page 6: Phone Layout

    User Guide 2.1 Keys and Parts Model – A56...

  • Page 7: Icons And Indicators

    Speaker Apps/Context Microphone Power key 1.2 Icons and Indicators Icons Indicators Icons Indicators Signal strength Alarm has been set indicator New missed calls WLAN is activated USB is connected Bluetooth is on The headphone is Battery symbol Model – A56...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    New message Airplane mode is activated 3.1 Insert SIM card 1. Switch off the mobile phone and remove the rear cover and battery. 2. Insert the SIM card correctly in the card slot(s) (See figure below) Model – A56...

  • Page 9: Insert Memory Card

    3. Finally insert the battery and replace the rear cover of the mobile phone. 3.2 Insert Memory card 1. Power off the mobile phone, then remove the rear cover and battery. 2. Insert the memory card into the slot. Model – A56...

  • Page 10: Unlock The Phone

    3. Finally insert the battery and the rear cover of the mobile phone. 3.3 Unlock the phone You may need to provide PIN, Password, or draw a pattern to unlock your phone. To unlock the screen: 1. Press the power key to wake up the phone. Model – A56...

  • Page 11: User Guide

    1. On the main menu, touch Settings > Security. 2. Touch Set up screen lock. 3. Choose the type of locking as desired. You can set your screen lock on the basis of pattern, PIN, Password or none. Model – A56...

  • Page 12: Placing And Receiving Calls

    You can dial a phone number or touch a number in your contacts. You can also place from the Call log or contacts. 4.1 Make a call 1. Tap the icon on main menu or the home screen to dial the desired number... Model – A56...

  • Page 13: Conference Call

    3. Place the next call, using the phone tab, the Call log, or your contacts. 4. When you are connected, touch Merge calls. The participant is added to the conference call. 4.3 End a call While during a call, touch the icon. Model – A56...

  • Page 14: Disable Phone Calls (Airplane Mode)

    Browser to zoom that section to fit the width of the screen. You can also double-tap to control the Camera zoom, in Maps, and in other applications.  Pinch: In some applications (Such as Maps, Browser, and Model – A56...

  • Page 15: Using The Phone's Buttons

    Home screen, opens the central Home screen. Recent Apps/Context: Opens a list of thumbnail images of apps you've worked with recently. Also view context menu for working on various screens/applications To open an app, touch it. To remove a Model – A56...

  • Page 16: Open And Close The Launcher

    The status bar shows the time, signal strength, battery status, and notification icons. Slide the Launcher left or right to bring more icons into view. Touch an application to open it. Press Home icon or Back icon to close the Launcher. Model – A56...

  • Page 17: Switch To Recently Used Application

    4.8 Switch to Recently Used Application 1. Press and hold the icon for a few seconds. Touch an icon to open an application 2. Touch an icon to open its application. Or press return to the current application. Model – A56...

  • Page 18: The Home Screen

    The main menu screen is your starting point to access  all the features on your phone. A t the top of the screen, the Status bar displays the time,  status, and notifications. Touch the main menu icon at the bottom of the screen  Model – A56...

  • Page 19: Customize Home Screen

    Home screen or change the wallpaper. 1. Press to open the Home screen. 2. Touch > Add+ or just touch and hold an empty location on the Home screen. 3. A menu for adding the following pops up. ’ ’ Model – A56...

  • Page 20: Working With Menus

    6.1 Context Menus You can open context menu by touching on any  screen. Not all screens have context menus. If you touch  on a screen that has no context menu, nothing happens. Options menu Context menu Model – A56...

  • Page 21: Options Menus

    When you touch and hold some items on a screen, an Options menu opens. 6.3 Menu Icons You have the following menu icons to easily let you access its important features: Opens the dialer Opens messaging Opens the main menu Opens the call logs Opens the browser Model – A56...

  • Page 22: Aisha

    SD card. Proceed with the installation as suggested. To configure your Internet: 1. Go to Settings> Wireless & Networks >Mobile Networks> Dual SIM Settings >access point names. 3. Select the access point name or change the access point Model – A56...

  • Page 23: Access Internet Via Wi-Fi

    1. Go to Menu> settings> wireless & networks and then tap Wi-Fi. 2. Next, go to Menu> settings> wireless & networks > Wi-Fi Settings and then select the WIFI connection listed under Wi-Fi networks. Notification icons informs you of new messages and events. Model – A56...

  • Page 24: Open The Notifications Panel

    When you receive a notification, its icon appears in the status bar, along with a summary that appears only briefly. 9.1 Open the Notifications Panel The Notifications panel displays your network provider name and a list of your current notifications. 9.2 Respond to Notifications Model – A56...

  • Page 25: Close Notifications Panel

    You can use Messaging to exchange text messages and multimedia messages with your friends. Touch to compose a text multimedia message. Touch to open a messaging conversation You can also press the key and open the context menu to work on messages and their settings. Model – A56...

  • Page 26: Create And Send Multimedia Message

    2. Enter or select a mobile phone number. 3. Touch the composition text box and enter your message body. 4. Touch the key to open the context menu. 5. Touch icon to attach various types of files. 5.Send the MMS. Model – A56...

  • Page 27: Forward A Message

    2. Touch Forward in the menu that opens. 3. Add a contact. 4. Touch Send to send the message. 10.3 Lock a Message You can lock a message so it won’t be deleted if you reach your storage limits. Model – A56...

  • Page 28: Using The Onscreen Keyboard

    Tap this icon to select desired contact from phonebook Touch once to capitalize the next letter you type. Touch and hold for caps. Press space or a punctuation mark to enter the highlighted suggestion. Use the icon to erase characters.  Model – A56...

  • Page 29: Enter Various Characters

     10.5 Enter Various Characters Press the symbols key to switch to the numbers and  symbols keyboard. Touch and hold the text field to open a menu and to  copy/cut texts. 11.1 Camera ’ ’ Model – A56...

  • Page 30: Gallery

    You can use the Gallery to view pictures and play videos and share files. 2. Open Gallery from the camera by tapping touching Gallery. 4. Touch a picture or a video in an album to view it. Model – A56...

  • Page 31: H A R E A N A L B U M

     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. Model – A56...

  • Page 32: Fm Radio

    You need to have a memory card installed on your phone to use sound recorder. 1. Tap to start recording a voice clip. “Recording” appears when it is recording a voice clip. 2. Tap to stop and save the recording. Touch to navigate channels Model – A56...

  • Page 33: Manage Accounts

    Wi-Fi, GPRS, Bluetooth, devices, such as headsets. You can also transfer files to/from your PC through the data cable. 13.1 Connect to Internet Refer to section 8 for details. 13.2 Connect to Wi-Fi Networks Refer to Section 8.1 for details. Model – A56...

  • Page 34: Pair With Bluetooth Devices

    1. Connect your mobile phone to your PC via the USB adaptor. 2. Go to Settings> Wireless & Networks> Tethering & portable hotspot and then touch USB Tethering. A prompt for installation will appear on your PC. Proceed as suggested. Model – A56...

  • Page 35: Install Secure Certificate From Sd Card

    4. Touch the file name of the certificate to install. Only the names of certificates that you have not already installed on your phone are displayed. 5. If prompted, enter the certificate’s password and touch 6. Enter a name for the certificate and touch OK. Model – A56...

  • Page 36: Applications

    It even lets you view your current location of your buddies on Google map. You can go to Settings to customize your phone’s preferences and behavior in a variety of ways: Model – A56...
  • Page 37 Settings for USB connection Settings Battery Lets you check the battery level and status Location Lets you set the location related settings security like wireless network, GPS and also security settings for your phone. Applications preferences various Model – A56...
  • Page 38 Date & Time Lets you choose preferences such as format and time zones Schedule Power Schedule automatic powering on/off of On/Off the phone. About phone View information about your phone, such as system updates, status, and battery use. Model – A56...

  • Page 39: Health And Safety Information

    The highest SAR value of the device is 0.701 W/kg (head)  and 0.580 W/kg (body) averaged over 1 gm of human tissue. The SAR value may differ depending on national reporting,  testing requirements and the network band. Model – A56...
  • Page 40 Please turn off your phone or switch to flight mode during a flight. In Hospitals Your Phone’s radio waves may interfere with the  functioning medical devices. Consult a physician or the Model – A56...
  • Page 41 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  Model – A56...
  • Page 42 Do not discard the battery with household trash. Please  dispose of used battery according your local environmental laws and guidelines. Use manufacturer approved batteries, chargers, accessories  and supplies. Micromax will not be responsible for user’s Model – A56...
  • Page 43 The content of this manual may vary from the actual  content displayed in the mobile phone. In such a case, the later shall govern. Micromax keeps the right to make modifications to any of  the content in this user guide without public announcement or prior notification.
  • Page 44 User Guide www.micromaxinfo.com Model – A56...

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