Page 1: Table Of Contents
Contents ................1 ONTENTS ............3 NDROID DVANTAGE ............... 3 IRST ................3 ISCLAIMER ..............5 ETTING TARTED ............ 5 NDERSTAND HONE SIM C ............5 NSERTION ............. 7 EMORY NSERTION ..............8 ANDSET ............9 HARGING THE ATTERY ............10 ASIC HONE EATURES...
Page 2 ............21 ECENT PPLICATIONS ............22 ALLING AND ESSAGING ..............22 AKE A ................ 22 ONTACTS ..............23 IRPLANE ..............24 ESSAGE ................. 25 ULTIMEDIA ................25 AMERA ................25 ALLERY ..............26 USIC LAYER FM R ................ 27 ADIO ..............
Page 3: The Android Advantage
The Android Advantage Micromax A290 comes with KitKat 4.4.2 that is capable of performing various functions just like your personal computer and can be personalized according to your own needs. For example, you can add and remove applications or upgrade existing applications to improve the functions.
Page 4 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.
Page 5: Getting Started
Understand Your Phone SIM Card Insertion Your A290 is a dual-SIM phone that supports micro SIM and nano SIM. Switch off your phone before SIM insertion/removal and insert the SIM card in the SIM slots as shown in the following...
Page 7: Memory Cardi
Note: The slot for nano-SIM card and memory card is the same in this device. You can insert either the SIM card or the memory card at one time. Use only compatible memory cards approved by Micromax with this device. Incompatible memory cards may damage the card or the device and...
Page 8: Handset Keys
corrupt the data stored in the card. Handset Keys Keys Functions  Long press to switch on or switch off the phone.  Press once to turn off the screen or to wake up the screen.  Press for 2 seconds to view quick options to turn off the phone, reboot the device, switch to airplane mode, or...
Page 9: Charging The Battery
You can charge the device with a travel adapter or connecting the device to a PC with a USB cable. You can also use a compatible USB charger to charge your battery. Use only Micromax approved chargers and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause battery to...
Page 10: Basic Phone Features
explode or damage your device. We suggest you charge the battery for 4 hours continuously for the first time. Basic Phone Features Google Account Your Google Account lets you take full advantage of applications and services offered by Google Android market. Configure your Google account on this handset to get access to your Google...
Page 11: Home Screen
You can add extensions to the home screen by placing widgets or application shortcuts on the extended home screen. Your A290 will show only those extended home screens which have some shortcut/widget placed on them. Swipe left or right on the home screen to view the next extended home screen.
Page 12: Application Launcher
Application launcher or Application menu is available right in the middle of the home screen bottom pane. to view all inbuilt and installed applications. In the application menu, tap and hold any application to take it to the home screen; release the hold to place at any desired location on the home screen.
Page 13: Gravity Sensor
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 left or right. Toolkit provides you shortcuts to manage basic phone features, such as Airplane Mode, Wi-Fi, Display Brightness, and many more.
Page 14: Phone Lockingt
→ You can enable/disable the auto-rotate feature from → Display → Auto-rotate screen. Phone Locking Techniques You may need to provide PIN, password, draw a pattern, take your face in front of the phone screen, speak something for voice recognition, or simply slide to unlock your phone. Slide unlock will be the default unlocking method in the phone.
Page 15 and set it as your screen unlocking password. Enter your PIN to unlock your phone! Pattern You can set your own pattern by connecting the dots to prevent your phone from unauthorized access. Set and draw your desired pattern! You may enter any desired password and Password set it as your screen...
Page 16 Enter your password to unlock! Slide Just wake screen and slide the icon upwards to unlock your phone. Slide the lock icon upwards! You may set any desired locking technique from → Security Screen lock. → → It is important to remember your screen lock password/pattern/PIN.
Page 17: Use Google Tm Search
Use Google Search Search anything in your phone or in the outside world from Google Search. You can type your search keywords or can even speak it up as your search supports voice recognition also. Use voice commands to access various useful sections on your handset.
Page 18: Using The Touch Screen
Using the Touch Screen Tap and Hold Tap and hold an item to view the list of actions based on the selected item and condition. 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.
Page 19: Swipe
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. Using the Pinch Zoom You can open any image or web page and then use your thumb and index finger to zoom the display...
Page 20: Using The Onscreen
Using the Onscreen Keyboard 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. QWERTY touch Tap to change the sentence casing. Backspace to erase the entered text.
Page 21: Recent Applications
Recent Applications Tap and hold the key on the home screen to view the list of recent applications. You can easily remove items from the list to free some memory and make your phone work faster. There are two ways to remove items from the list. Tap and hold an item Drag an item towards left or and then select...
Page 22: Calling And Messaging
Calling and Messaging Make a Call To make a call: on the menu screen or the home screen to open the dial pad for making calls. 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.
Page 23: Airplane Mode
Add a new contact in the contacts list by tapping You can synchronize your contacts list with any of your accounts configured on this device. To synchronize your contacts list: Tap the key from the contacts screen and then tap Accounts.
Page 24: Send Message
AIRPLANE MODE. Send Message To send a message: on the menu screen or the home screen to go to the messaging section and then tap to compose a message. Tap the icon to view the types of files that can be attached and select the desired type of multimedia file.
Page 25: Multimedia
Multimedia Camera Go to → Switch to Video recording mode Capture Capture modes Open picture gallery Your device has the following additional camera features on the home screen: Photo: Capture photos from the camera. Video: Shoot videos using your phone. Selfie: Capture selfie photos using the front camera.
Page 26: Music Player
You can use the Gallery to view pictures and play videos and share files. Tap an album to open and view its contents. Music Player Go to → Open Music Search music Library Open the playlist Turn on/off songs shuffle Turn on/off repeat songs Play/Pause song...
Page 27: Fm Radio
FM Radio Go to → You can listen to your favorite FM channels using the inbuilt FM receiver of your phone. Before starting the FM, you need to plug- in the headset as it works as antenna for the FM radio. Use the intuitive buttons and icons on the phone in the radio interface to enjoy the features of your inbuilt FM radio.
Page 28 Go to → Look Away to Pause Crop video Change Rewind video Fast-forward the video video screen size Play/Pause video Repeat video...
Page 29: Settings, Networks, And Applications
Settings, Networks, and Applications Your phone can connect to a variety of networks and devices, including Internet, Wi-Fi, GPRS, BT, devices, such as headsets. You can also transfer files to/from your PC through the data cable. Connect to the Internet To configure Internet: Go to →...
Page 30: Tethering & Portability
Note: You must be connected to the Internet to receive the updates. Tethering & Portability You can use your A290 as a modem and connect your PC or laptop to the Internet, when required. Start using your SIM data pack on your PC or Laptop now! →...
Page 31: Pair With Bt Devices
View and configure Wi-Fi hotspot settings by tapping the Wi-Fi hotspot option. Your mobile operator will charge you based on your GPRS data usage. Pair With BT Devices Go to → → BT. To pair your A290 with some other BT device:...
Page 32: Configuring E-Mail
A290 visible on other devices. Configuring E-Mail You can check and reply to your emails from your A290 from anywhere and anytime. Apart from the Gmail account, you can configure other accounts too on this device.
Page 33: Google Tm Maps
tap Next to successfully finish account configuration. The server will check for online settings automatically and your account will be set up. If not, please check your Internet settings before proceeding. Tap the button of the phone and then tap Refresh to refresh your emails manually.
Page 34: Manage Applications
Micromax does not guarantee the accuracy of any directional services. Manage Applications Your phone comes with a host of applications to make your life easier and more convenient. The Android phones offer users access to unlimited entertainment sources. You can download applications, games, movies, and books from the ever increasing Android market.
Page 35 Your Phone’s radio waves may interfere with inadequately shielded medical devices. Consult physician manufacturer of the medical device to know whether they are adequately shielded from external Radio Frequency. Switch off your device when regulations require you to do so. Always keep the phone and accessories out of reach of small children.
Page 36: Taking Care Of Your Device
Professional service: The phone must be installed or repaired by Micromax authorized personnel. You are likely to suffer a huge risk when you install or repair this phone by yourself, which also goes against the warranty rules.
Page 37: Battery Recommendations
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.  Do not discard the battery with household trash. Please dispose of used battery according to your local environmental laws and guidelines.
Page 38: Copyright
Note: Micromax will not bear any responsibility for any incompliance with the above mentioned guidelines or improper usage of the mobile phone. Copyright 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...

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