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You have now become the owner of the A36. This phone offers you the versatility
of Android coupled with the trusted craftsmanship of Micromax. Get ready to
enjoy the joyride.
Salient Features
Your A36 comes packaged with the following state of the art features:
1 GHz processor
Android 2.3
4 inch Full touch screen
Wi-Fi
USB Support
2.0 MP Rear Camera/ 0.3 MP Front Camera
Memory Card support (expandable up to 16 GB)
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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide You have now become the owner of the A36. This phone offers you the versatility of Android coupled with the trusted craftsmanship of Micromax. Get ready to enjoy the joyride. Salient Features Your A36 comes packaged with the following state of the art features: 1 GHz processor Android 2.3...
  • Page 2 User Guide The following figure shows the phone layout along with the keys and parts for your reference.
  • Page 3: Insert Sim Card

    User Guide Insert SIM Card . Switch off the mobile phone and remove the rear cover and battery . Insert the SIM card(s) correctly in the card slot(s) as shown below...
  • Page 4: Insert Memory Card

    1. Switch off the mobile phone and remove the rear cover and battery. 2. Insert the memory card into the slot as shown in the diagram: Note: Use only compatible memory cards approved by Micromax with this device. Incompatible cards may damage the card and the device and corrupt data stored...
  • Page 5: Using The Touch Screen

    User Guide Using the Touch Screen Please refer to the preceding phone layout for a better understanding: You can use the touch screen in the following ways: Action Effect Touch Acts on items on the screen, such as application and settings icons, to type letters and symbols using the onscreen keyboard, or to press onscreen buttons Touch and hold...
  • Page 6: Customize Home Screen

    User Guide Customize Home Screen You can add applications, shortcuts, widgets, and other items to any part of the Home screen or change the wallpaper. Enter apps screen, long press and hold an application till the screen vibrates, and then release your finger hold. Long press and hold the widget or icon you want to move.
  • Page 7 User Guide The Notifications panel displays your network provider name and a list of your current notifications. Drag the tab at the bottom of the Notifications panel to the top of the screen. Or just press the back button. The panel also closes when you touch a notification to respond to it.
  • Page 8 User Guide To lock, short press the power key. To unlock the phone, do one of the following: Press and hold the Power key. The LCD shows up with a lock. Slide the lock icon to unlock icon to unlock the phone. If the phone lock has been activated, you need to enter the password to unlock.
  • Page 9 User Guide Touch the icon to enter your desired number and press the icon on the dialer pad that displays. Touch the icon and press the Contacts icon to access the desired number. Touch the desired contact and then press to make the call.
  • Page 10 User Guide Touch the Add Call icon to add another person to the call. Touch the Mute icon 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 pressing the Mute icon again.
  • Page 11 User Guide Dial a number and click on ‘Add to Contacts’. You can either create a new contact or can add the number to existing contacts. You can also add contacts from messages, call logs etc. 1. Go to Browser. 2.
  • Page 12 The file dialog will open on your PC for file transfer between the PC and Phone. Note: Memory card should be inserted for data storage. You can use your A36 as a modem and connect your PC or laptop to the Internet when required. You can do this via: USB Tethering...
  • Page 13 User Guide 1. Connect your A36 to your computer through the USB cable. 2. Go to Settings> Wireless & networks> Tethering & portable hotspot > USB Tethering. The driver installation window will pop up on your PC or laptop. 3. Install the driver as suggested.
  • Page 14 User Guide Make sure your computer has Wi-Fi. After connecting to the Wireless network, you can use the GPRS service from your A36. Note: Your mobile operator will charge you based on your GPRS data usage. Other Notable Features Menu > Camera Use the slider that displays to shift between camera and video mode.
  • Page 15 User Guide 2 MP rear camera with 8x Zoom (Camera mode) White Balance/ Scene mode/Color Effect(Camera mode) Video format/White Balance/Color effect (Video mode) Menu > Voice Search Use voice commands to access useful features. 1. Tap the Voice Search icon. 2.
  • Page 16 User Guide Settings> Accounts & sync 1. Either Add Account or use existing account. 2. Select the type of account from the options listed. 3. Enter your e-mail ID and Password and tap Next. 4. Enter/edit the domain/username and server if required for corporate account.
  • Page 17: Frequently Asked Questions

    User Guide Your contacts synchronization will be complete in a few seconds. To auto-sync an existing account: 1. Tap on an existing account. 2. Tap Sync Contacts. (All phone contacts will be copied to that email account with details). For this feature to work, you need to have Internet connectivity via your SIM or Wi-Fi.
  • Page 18 User Guide 2. Next, select the network profile to which you are subscribed. 3. Follow the steps as suggested. Settings > Wireless & Networks > WLAN Settings From the Wireless & Networks option, you can also configure and enable VPN and mobile networks.
  • Page 19 User Guide  Do not use the phone while driving. When you have to use the phone, please use the personal hands-free kit.  Please do not put the phone onto any passenger seat or any place from which it may fall down in case of vehicular collision or emergency braking.
  • Page 20 User Guide Your device is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be handled with care: The following suggestions will help you protect your phone:  Keep the device dry. Precipitation, humidity, and all types of liquids or moisture can contain minerals that will rust electronic circuits.
  • Page 21 Replace the battery with a new battery of the same make and specification.  Use manufacturer approved batteries, chargers, accessories and supplies. Micromax will not be held responsible for user’s safety when using unapproved accessories or supplies.
  • Page 22 User Guide 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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