Micromax P580 User Manual

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Micromax P580
1. Know Your Device ........................................ 3
2. Getting Started ............................................. 4
Insert SIM Card ............................................ 4
2.1
Charge the Battery ....................................... 5
2.2
Insert Memory Card ...................................... 6
2.3
Switch On the Device ................................... 7
2.4
Shut Down the Device .................................. 7
2.5
Lock/Unlock the Screen ................................ 8
2.6
Change the Orientation ................................. 9
2.7
Adjust Volume ............................................ 10
2.8
Use the Earphone ....................................... 10
2.9
2.10 Reset the Tablet .......................................... 11
3. Using the Touch Screen ............................. 13
Get Around ................................................. 13
3.1
Touch and Hold........................................... 14
3.2
Drag an Item ............................................... 15
3.3
Scroll or Swipe............................................ 16
3.4
Using the Pinch Zoom Feature ................... 17
3.5
Double-Tap ................................................. 18
3.6
Assistive Touch ........................................... 19
3.7
Extended Home Screen .............................. 20
3.8

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3.9
3.10 Add Widgets ............................................... 22
3.11 View Notifications ....................................... 23
4. Features ..................................................... 26
Calling ........................................................ 26
4.1
Messaging .................................................. 28
4.2
Music .......................................................... 29
4.3
Change the Wallpaper ................................ 29
4.4
Gallery ........................................................ 31
4.5
Manage Downloads .................................... 31
4.6
Manage Your Calendar ............................... 32
4.7
Settings ...................................................... 33
4.8
Connect with PC ......................................... 33
4.9
4.11 View Available Storage Space ..................... 34
4.12 View Information About Device ................... 34
4.13 Camera ....................................................... 34
4.14 Shoot Videos .............................................. 35
4.15 Record Sound ............................................. 36
4.16 Video Player ............................................... 36
5. Connect to Internet .................................... 37
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Micromax P580 Table of Contents 1. Know Your Device ........3 Arrange and Work with Applications .... 22 2. Getting Started ..........4 3.10 Add Widgets ..........22 Insert SIM Card ..........4 3.11 View Notifications ........23 Charge the Battery ........5 4.
  • Page 2 Micromax P580 Connect via Wi-Fi ........37 8. Google MAPS ..........44 Connect via SIM Card......... 38 9. Troubleshooting ......... 45 Connect to VPN or Ethernet ....... 39 Device shuts down after startup ....45 6. Managing Accounts ........40 Cannot copy file or play music ....
  • Page 3: Know Your Device

    Micromax P580...
  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Micromax P580 When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a SIM card with subscription details, such as your personal identification number (PIN) and optional services. To insert SIM card: 1. Switch off the tablet and insert the SIM card correctly in the card slot as illustrated below:...
  • Page 5: Charge The Battery

    Micromax P580 Before using the device for the first time, it is recommended that you charge the battery. You can charge the device with the charger that comes in the packaging, or by connecting the device to a PC with a USB cable.
  • Page 6: Insert Memory Card

    Micromax P580 Please charge the unit fully once in a month if it is not in use. Remark: If the power is empty, the device will shut down automatically. To store additional files and applications, you need to insert a memory card.
  • Page 7: Switch On The Device

    Micromax P580 To switch on the device, long press the power key, as illustrated in the following image: The system will boot and show the home screen. To shut down the device: 1. Long press the Power key and tap Power off.
  • Page 8: Lock/Unlock The Screen

    Micromax P580 Short press the Power key to lock/unlock the screen. To unlock the screen, you may set any of the following screen locking method: Slide the lock symbol towards the unlock symbol. Provide PIN or Password, as set by you.
  • Page 9: Change The Orientation

    Micromax P580 2. Hold and drag the lock icon towards the unlock icon. You may be required to unlock your tablet in a different way based on the unlock method set by you. Note: You can set your unlock method from...
  • Page 10: Adjust Volume

    Micromax P580 You can adjust the volume of your device by using the volume keys on the right side of the tablet, as shown in the following image: Insert Headset to divert all types of device sounds to your headset. You will be required to plug in...
  • Page 11: Reset The Tablet

    Micromax P580 If required, you can take a backup of your data and reset to that factory settings of the tablet. When you choose to reset the tablet, all data in the internal memory of the tablet gets erased; however clearing the data in the SD card is optional.
  • Page 12 Micromax P580 memory of the device and then tap Reset tablet. 3. Tap Erase everything. Note: Reset tablet is an irreversible action. Once erased, data cannot be retrieved. Wireless connection needs to be done again.
  • Page 13: Using The Touch Screen

    Micromax P580 Use your fingers to manipulate icons, buttons, menus, the onscreen keyboard, and other items on the touch screen. You can also change the screen's orientation. At the bottom of the screen, you will find five navigation buttons. They are always available, no matter what you are doing with your device (unless chosen to be hidden);...
  • Page 14: Touch And Hold

    Micromax P580 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 Menu screen to the Home screen using this method.
  • Page 15: Drag An Item

    Micromax P580 Tap and hold an item and move your finger on the screen until you reach the target position. The item follows your finger.
  • Page 16: Scroll Or Swipe

    Micromax P580 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.
  • Page 17: Using The Pinch Zoom Feature

    Micromax P580 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. You can open any image or web page and then use your thumb and index finger to zoom the...
  • Page 18: Double-Tap

    Micromax P580 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.
  • Page 19: Assistive Touch

    Micromax P580 Your tablet provides you with assistive touch feature to immediately and seamlessly access the navigation keys from any screen anytime while using the touch screen.
  • Page 20: Extended Home Screen

    Micromax P580 The Home screen consists of the 5 panels that extend beyond the display width to provide more space for adding shortcuts, widgets, and folders.
  • Page 21 Micromax P580 Slide your finger horizontally across the screen to scroll to the left or right side extended home screen.
  • Page 22: Arrange And Work With Applications

    Micromax P580 To see all your apps, go to Application Menu screen. The Application Menu screen displays a grid view of all your applications, including the ones downloaded from Android Market. You can move the app icons to any of your Home screens.
  • Page 23: View Notifications

    Micromax P580 To add any widget to your home screen, tap and hold the desired widget on the widget screen and release the hold at the home screen location, where you want to place the selected widget. You may be asked to make further choices before the widget activates. If there is no room where you dropped it, the widget would not get added to the Home screen.
  • Page 24 Micromax P580 The Notifications panel displays your network provider’s name and a list of your current notifications. 3.11.2 Respond to Notifications Open the notification panel and tap a notification to respond to it. What happens next depends on the notification.
  • Page 25 Micromax P580 3.11.3 Close Notifications Panel Drag the Notifications panel from bottom to the top of the screen or just tap the back button. The panel also closes when you tap a notification to respond to it. You can clear all the notifications from the notifications panel by tapping on icon.
  • Page 26: Features

    Micromax P580 Note: To use the calling and SMS feature, ensure that a valid SIM card is inserted in the SIM slot correctly. 4.1.1 Making a call Tap the launcher icon on the Home screen and then tap the icon to open the dialer and make a call to your desired number.
  • Page 27 Micromax P580 to listen via the speaker. to view the dial pad. to end the call. 4.1.3 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...
  • Page 28: Messaging

    To dial an international number, touch and hold the 0 key to enter the Plus (+) symbol, and then enter the international country prefix, followed by the number in the dial pad. Your P580 gives you the feature of messaging through which you can send and receive messages anytime on the go.
  • Page 29: Music

    You can easily transfer your favorite music from a PC to your P580 and experience a world of interesting and melodious music. Tap the Music icon from the Application Menu or the home screen.
  • Page 30: Gallery

    Micromax P580 Tap to choose from the following wallpaper sources: Gallery: Choose from the picture gallery stored in your device. Live Wallpapers: Choose from a list of live wallpapers. Photos: Choose photos for your wallpaper. Video Wallpaper: Choose video wallpapers.
  • Page 31: Manage Downloads

    Micromax P580 Note: You can also download additional wallpapers from the Android Market. You can use the Gallery to view pictures, play videos, and share files. Go to and then tap the desired album to open and view its contents.
  • Page 32: Manage Your Calendar

    Micromax P580 SD card, Clear data, and Force stop. The in-built calendar lets you view and edit your daily schedules. Touch the Calendar icon to access the calendar. To change the calendar view, tap the current view (for example, “Month”) at the top left corner and choose Day, Week, Month, or Agenda.
  • Page 33: Connect With Pc

    Micromax P580 Go to to access the system settings. You can choose settings and preferences for: Wireless & Networks: Turn on Wi-Fi, check data usage, and so on. Device: Set device preferences for user profiles, display, HDMI, screenshot settings, storage, battery information, applications, and so on.
  • Page 34: View Available Storage Space

    Micromax P580 Go to Device Storage to view the details of the current storage capacity of the device, as shown in the following image: System About tablet for viewing information about your device. To use the camera, tap the icon and then the...
  • Page 35: Shoot Videos

    Micromax P580 Take a Picture or video Tap the icon to choose various settings. Tap the icon on the screen to capture photos. Tap on the icon at the upper right side of the camera interface to switch between the Front and Back camera.
  • Page 36: Record Sound

    Micromax P580 Tap the icon from the Application Menu to open the sound recorder. Tap the icon to start the recording and then use the icon to pause the recording icon to stop the recording. You can play your videos by tapping on the icon on the main menu.
  • Page 37: Connect To Internet

    Micromax P580 To enjoy various features like Browser, Email, Gmail, Android Market Applications, Google Search, Downloads, and so on, you need to first configure your Internet connection. To connect to Wi-Fi: 1. Go to to access the Settings. 2. Under Wireless & Networks, tap and enable Wi-Fi.
  • Page 38: Connect Via Sim Card

    Micromax P580 To connect to the Internet with the data pack on SIM card: 1. Go to Wireless & Networks SIM Management. 2. Tap the Data Connection option under the SIM Information section. 3. Enable Data Connection for the SIM.
  • Page 39: Connect To Vpn Or Ethernet

    Micromax P580 You can use VPN to connect your device to the Internet. To enable VPN: 1. Go to Wireless & Networks More. 2. Since VPN is a secured network, you need to first set password for your tablet. 3. Provide the required PIN/Password.
  • Page 40: Managing Accounts

    Micromax P580 Your Google Account lets you take full advantage of Google applications and services that you may want to use, such as Gmail, Maps, and various other applications. You can set up a corporate, email, or Google account on your device.
  • Page 41: Google Search

    Micromax P580 But Gmail is not just about email, your Gmail name and password signs you into to all Google apps and services, including Google search, news and weather, people, market, maps, places, talk, calendar, downloads and many more. To launch Gmail, tap the Gmail icon from the Application Menu.
  • Page 42: Download Applications From Android Market

    Micromax P580 The Android devices 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.
  • Page 43 Micromax P580 be displayed. 2. Swipe to the left or right to view the filtered list of apps according to their category, such as Downloaded, On SD Card, and Running. 3. Tap the application to be uninstalled. 4. Tap Uninstall.
  • Page 44: Google Maps

    The Google Maps application may not be available in every market, country or region. Micromax does not guarantee the accuracy of any directional services. When you use the map, you use your Internet connection to transfer data to and from your tablet.
  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    Micromax P580 Power is not enough, please charge your device. Please check if the connection between the computer and the device is proper and correct. Check whether the memory storage space is already full. Check if the USB cable is not damaged.
  • Page 46: Specifications

    Micromax P580 Battery Voltage 3.7V Current 3600 mAh Input: AC : 100-240V, 50-60 Hz AC-DC adaptor O/P & I/P Output: DC: 5V – 2A Environmental Rating 4 --40 Humidity Range Less than 80%...
  • Page 47: Taking Care Of Your Device

    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 48: Recycle Your Device

    Micromax P580 Do not attempt to repair the device by your own. Repairing the device by yourself other than our authorized service agents/centers goes against the warranty rules. The WEEE logo (shown at the left) appears on the product (battery, device, and charger) to indicate that this product must not be disposed off or dumped with your other household wastes.
  • Page 49: Disclaimer

    Images shown in this User Guide are for representation only. Other product logos and company names mentioned/used herein may be trademarks or trade names of their respective owners. Micromax keeps the right to make modifications to the content in this user guide without any prior notice.
  • Page 50: Copyright

    Micromax P580 All rights reserved. Reproduction, transfer, distribution or storage of part or all of the contents in this document in any form without the prior written permission of Micromax is strictly prohibited.

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