Manual Micromax Bolt - A067 (page 2 of 35) (English)

595885

Zoom out

Zoom in

1/35

Contents

CONTENTS ....................................................................................................................... 1

THE ANDROID ADVANTAGE ........................................................................................... 3

READ ME FIRST .............................................................................................................. 3

DISCLAIMER..................................................................................................................... 3

UNDERSTAND YOUR PHONE ......................................................................................... 5

GETTING STARTED .......................................................................................................... 5

SIM CARD INSERTION.............................................................................................. 5

MEMORY CARD INSERTION ..................................................................................... 6

HANDSET KEYS ......................................................................................................... 7

CHARGING THE BATTERY ......................................................................................... 8

BASIC PHONE FEATURES ............................................................................................... 9

GOOGLE

ACCOUNT ............................................................................................... 9

HOME SCREEN ........................................................................................................10

APPLICATION LAUNCHER .......................................................................................11

NOTIFICATIONS........................................................................................................12

GRAVITY SENSOR ....................................................................................................13

PHONE LOCKING TECHNIQUES ..............................................................................13

USE GOOGLE

SEARCH ........................................................................................16

USING THE TOUCH SCREEN .........................................................................................17

TAP AND HOLD........................................................................................................17

DRAG AN ITEM ........................................................................................................17

SCROLL.....................................................................................................................17

SWIPE .......................................................................................................................18

USING THE PINCH ZOOM .......................................................................................18

DOUBLE-TAP ............................................................................................................18

USING THE ONSCREEN KEYBOARD .......................................................................19

RECENT APPLICATIONS ..........................................................................................20

CALLING AND MESSAGING ..........................................................................................21

MAKE A CALL ..........................................................................................................21

CONTACTS................................................................................................................21

AIRPLANE MODE ....................................................................................................22

SEND MESSAGE ......................................................................................................23

MULTIMEDIA .................................................................................................................24

CAMERA ...................................................................................................................24

GALLERY ...................................................................................................................24

MUSIC PLAYER ........................................................................................................25

FM RADIO................................................................................................................26

VIDEO PLAYER .........................................................................................................27

..................................................................................................................................27

SETTINGS, NETWORKS, AND APPLICATIONS .............................................................27

CONNECT TO THE INTERNET..................................................................................27

TETHERING & PORTABILITY ...................................................................................28

PAIR WITH BT DEVICES .........................................................................................29

CONFIGURING E-MAIL............................................................................................30

GOOGLE

MAPS....................................................................................................31

MANAGE APPLICATIONS ........................................................................................31

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................................................................................................32

TAKING CARE OF YOUR DEVICE ....................................................................................34

BATTERY RECOMMENDATIONS .............................................................................34

RECYCLE YOUR PHONE ...........................................................................................35

COPYRIGHT ....................................................................................................................35

The Android Advantage

Micromax A067 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. At the Android market, an ever growing range of

applications, games, movies, and books are available for you to

download.

Read Me First

 Please read all safety precautions and this manual carefully

before using your device to ensure safe and proper use.

 The descriptions in this manual are based on the default

settings of your device.

 Available features and additional services may vary by

device, software, or service provider.

 Applications and their functions may vary based on the

country, region, software or hardware specifications.

Micromax is not liable for performance issues caused by

third-party applications.

Disclaimer

 The colors, specifications, functions and graphics

shown/mentioned in the user manual may differ from the

actual product. In such a case, the latter shall govern. Images

shown are for representation purpose only. Specifications are

subject to change without prior notice. 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**.

 Talk and standby times are affected by network preferences,

type of SIM cards, connected accessories and individual

usage patterns. Services and some features may be

dependent on the network, service/content providers, SIM

cards, compatibility of the devices used and the content

formats supported.

 Other product logos and company names mentioned herein

may be trademarks or trade names of their respective

owners.

*Operator tariff shall be applicable for SMS.

**Micromax privacy policy is available at www.micromaxinfo.com.

Understand Your Phone

Getting Started

SIM Card Insertion

Your A067 is a dual-SIM phone. Switch off your phone before SIM

insertion/removal and insert the SIM card in the SIM slots correctly.

To insert the SIM card:

1. Switch off your phone and remove the rear cover and

battery as illustrated in the following images:

2. Insert the SIM card correctly in the card slot(s), as

illustrated in the following image:

3. Place back the battery and rear cover.

Please keep the SIM card out of the reach of children.

The card and the contacts are vulnerable to damage due to

scratching or bending. Therefore, be careful when using,

inserting or removing the cards.

Memory Card Insertion

To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a memory card.

To insert memory card:

1. Switch off the mobile phone, and then remove the rear

cover and battery.

2. Insert the memory card into the slot as illustrated in the

following image:

Place back the battery and rear cover of the mobile phone.

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 adjust the

sound profiles.

 Adjust the phone volume from

the volume keys available on the

left side of the device.

 Opens a menu with items that

affect the current screen or

application.

 If tapped when on the home

screen, opens options to

personalize the home screen.

 On long tap, opens the most

recently used applications.

 Opens the Home screen.

 On long tap, opens Google

Now.

 Opens the previous screen you

were working on.

 If the onscreen keyboard is open,

closes the keyboard.

Charging the Battery

Before using the device for the first time, you must charge 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.

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

mails, Google

Play Store, Google

Maps, and much more.

Google

account setup will be prompted when you turn on your

handset for the first time.

Network connection will be required for the Google

account setup step to appear.

However, you may configure your Google

account at any later stage

from → → Add account → Google. Follow the registration

steps to successfully configure your mail account on the device.

If you do not have an existing Google

account, you may

create one from the account configuring step.

You may add various other accounts, depending on your

applications.

Home Screen

You can personalize your home screen with shortcuts, widgets,

wallpapers and other items. To view quick options to change

wallpaper, add widgets, or open settings section, tap the key. You

can add extensions to the home screen by placing widgets or

application shortcuts on the extended home screen. Your A067 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.

In the bottom pane, there will be five launcher icons for you to open

different sections in the phone. Except the application launcher in the

middle of the pane, you can rearrange and manage the other four

icons. Tap and hold to select a launcher icon and then you can

rearrange, change, or remove them with ease.

Know More About Widgets…

Widgets allow placing application shortcuts on your home screen. You

can place analog clock, your contacts, and other such sections of your

phone on the home page and access them directly! View all available

widgets by tapping the key and then tapping Widgets.

Application Launcher

Application launcher or Application menu is available right in the

middle of the home screen bottom pane.

Tap 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.

Notifications

Notification icons inform you of new messages and events as and

when it appears in the device.

Open Notification Panel

Close Notification Panel

Open the Toolkit

Clear all Notifications

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.

Gravity Sensor

Your phone has gravity sensor to detect gravity and display correct

orientation based on the motion.

You can enable/disable the auto-rotate feature by dragging down the

notification panel, tapping , and then select AUTO ROTATION.

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, or simply slide to unlock your phone.

Slide unlock will be the default unlocking method in the phone. To

unlock the screen:

1. Press the power key to wake up the phone.

2. Hold and drag the lock icon towards the unlock icon.

Face Recognition

Look at your phone to unlock it!

Allows you to keep your

face as screen unlocking

password. You just need

to look at your phone to

unlock it.

Enter your PIN to unlock your phone!

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

phone from unauthorized

access.

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 phone.

You can disable all unlocking methods from your handset by selecting

the None option.

Use Google

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.

Google

Search is available on the home screen and in the

application menu too.

You may set any desired locking technique from →

→ Security → Screen lock.

It is important to remember your screen lock

password/pattern/PIN.

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, you can 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.

Scroll

To scroll a list, slide your finger across the

surface of the screen upwards or downwards

(without dragging an item).

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 through

the pinch gesture.

Double-tap

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.

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.

After typing, tap key to close the keyboard.

Tap and hold the text field to open a menu and to

cut/copy/paste text.

Tap to switch to

numerical keyboard

with punctuation

symbols.

QWERTY touch

pad

Backspace to

erase the

entered text.

Tap to

change the

sentence

casing.

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.

Drag an item towards left or

right.

Tap and hold an item and

then select “Remove from

list”.

Calling and Messaging

Make a Call

To make a call:

Tap 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.

You can show/hide the dialer by tapping or view the call history by

tapping .

Contacts

Go to →

Store, use, and synchronize contact details in your contact list. You can

now create contact groups or mark contacts as favorites in your

phonebook. Use tabs or swipe through to view the list of contact

groups, contacts, and favorite contacts list.

Search for your desired contacts under any of the three

tabs by tapping icon.

View list of

contact groups

View list of

contacts

View list of

favorite contacts

You can synchronize your contacts list with any of your accounts

configured on this device.

To synchronize your contacts list:

1. Tap the key from the contacts screen and then tap

Accounts.

2. Select the account(s) with which contacts list is to be

synchronized. You can auto-sync contacts by selecting the

Auto-sync app data option.

Your contacts synchronization will be complete in a few seconds.

Airplane Mode

Some locations may require you to disable all the wireless features of

your mobile. The Airplane Mode enables 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.

Drag notification panel down, tap , and then select

AIRPLANE MODE.

Add a new contact in the contacts list by tapping .

To synchronize contacts, you need to have Internet

connectivity via your SIM or Wi-Fi. If your Sync does not

proceed as expected, check whether data option is set to

ON.

Send Message

To send a message:

1. Tap on the menu screen or the home screen to go to

the messaging section and then tap to compose a

message.

2. Tap the icon to view the types of files that can be

attached and select the desired type of multimedia file.

3. Tap to select the composition text box and enter your

message body in it.

4. Enter the contact name (if it exists) or enter the phone

number. You can also tap the icon to view and select

contact(s) from the contact list.

5. Tap to send the multimedia message.

Multimedia

Camera

Go to →

Gallery

Go to →

You can use the Gallery to view pictures and share files. Tap an album

to open and view its contents.

Capture

Switch to Video

Recording mode

Capture

modes

Swap between

front and back

camera

Manage camera

flash light

ettings

HDR mode

Music Player

Go to →

Press the phone’s volume up/down keys on the left side

of the mobile phone to adjust the volume.

You can use an SD card to enhance the storage capacity

for your multimedia files such as music, photos, emails,

and so on.

Turn on/off repeat

songs

Play

previously

played song

Play next

song in the

playlist

Play/Pause song

Turn on/off songs

shuffle

Opens the

playlist

Search music

Music volume

Opens the

Music

library

Track

options

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.

Press the phone’s volume up/down keys on the left side

of the mobile phone to adjust the volume.

Video Player

Go to →

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:

1. Go to → → More → Mobile networks →

Play/Pause video

Change

the video

screen

size

Stop/Loop/

Trim the

video

Access Point Names and select the SIM for which access

point name is to be configured. Select the access point

name if required.

2. Go to → → Dual SIM Setting → Data

connection and select the SIM on which data connection

is to be enabled.

3. Enable data connection.

Tethering & Portability

You can use your A067 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!

Go to → → More → Tethering & portable hotspot.

USB Tethering

1. Connect your phone with your PC/Laptop via USB cable.

2. Select the USB tethering option.

3. Select your phone network as the network connection in

your PC/laptop and get access to the Internet.

By default, your network provider sends the access point

name settings via SMS, or it comes with your SIM card.

You may need to install these settings. After this, you can

choose from the listed access point names. If the access

point names are not listed by default, please contact your

network provider for the same.

BT Tethering

1. Pair your phone with the BT enabled PC/laptop via BT

pairing option.

2. Select the BT tethering option in your phone.

3. On the paired PC/laptop, select the BT device (your phone)

and choose to connect to the Internet.

Wi-Fi hotspot

1. Turn on the Wi-Fi hotspot option in your phone.

2. On the other Wi-Fi enabled PC/laptop/handset, choose your

phone as a Wi-Fi network to connect with it.

3. View and configure Wi-Fi hotspot settings by tapping the

Wi-Fi hotspot option.

Pair With BT Devices

Go to → → BT.

To pair your A067 with some other BT device:

1. If BT is off, turn it on and then tap BT. Your phone scans and

displays the BT devices in range.

2. Tap the ID of the other device in the list to pair with it.

3. You will be prompted to confirm passkey on both devices.

Tap Pair to confirm the passkey and pair the devices. On

successful pairing, your phone connects to the device.

Your mobile operator will charge you based on your

GPRS data usage.

Configuring E-Mail

You can check and reply to your emails from your A067 from

anywhere and anytime. Apart from the Gmail account, you can

configure other accounts too on this device.

To set up an email account:

1. Go to → → Add account → Corporate.

2. Type the email address and password in the respective

fields and tap Next.

3. Set account settings, as required and tap Next.

4. Provide your account name and your name and then 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.

If the device you want to pair with is not in the list, make

it discoverable and then search. If your phone stops

scanning before you make the other device discoverable,

tap SEARCH FOR DEVICES.

Tap Micromax A067 at the top of the scanned device list

to make your A067 visible on other devices.

Tap the button of the phone and then tap Refresh to

refresh your emails manually.

Google

Maps

Google

Maps is a web-based service offered by Google Inc. which

offers you access to various map-based services. You can view various

streets, landmarks and can even plan your routes with the help of

Google

Maps. It comes with a navigation system (GPS required)

which gives step-by-step route guidance while driving or walking. You

can even download maps for offline usage. This serves as a useful

application for your day-to-day usage.

Settings required for Google

map access include:

 Enable location access from → → Location.

Go to → to start using Google

Maps.

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.

New items get added almost daily to the market to give users a never

ending fun experience.

Internet connection is required for using Google

Maps.

When you use the map, you use your Internet connection

to transfer data to and from your phone.

The Google

Maps application may not be available in

every street, country or region.

Micromax does not guarantee the accuracy of any

directional services.

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 Android

Market, go to → to access the Google

Android Market. View

the details and download items, as desired.

Safety Precautions

Remember to comply with legal requirements and local

restrictions when using the phone.

Your Phone’s radio waves may interfere with inadequately

shielded medical devices. Consult a physician or 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. Small parts such as the SIM card, dust cap, lens ring and

lens cap as well as the micro SD card can be dismantled and

swallowed by small children.

Do not place the phone near electromagnetic data carriers such

as credit/Debit cards. Information stored on them could be lost.

Not all items are free of cost in the Android Market.

You need to enable Internet connection and configure

Google

account on your device to get access to the

Android Market.

Permanent hearing loss may occur if you use earphones at high

volume for prolonged periods. Set your volume to a safe level. If

you experience discomfort in your ears, reduce the volume or

discontinue the use of your earphones.

Ring tones, info tones and hands-free talking are reproduced

through the loudspeaker. Do not hold the phone to the ear when it

rings or when you have switched on the hands-free function.

The mains voltage (V) specified on the power supply unit must not

be exceeded to prevent damage to the charging device. The

power supply must be plugged into an easily accessible AC power

socket when charging the battery.

You may only open the phone to replace the battery, SIM and

micro SD card. You must not open the battery under any

circumstances. All other changes to this device are strictly

prohibited and will invalidate the warranty.

The phone may cause interference in the vicinity of TV sets, radios

and PCs.

Only use Micromax specified batteries and charging devices.

All batteries can cause property damage, injury or burns if a

conductive material taps the exposed terminals. Exercise care in

handling any charged battery, particularly when placing it inside

your pocket, purse or other container with metal objects. Do not

dispose of batteries in fire as they may explode.

Do not use the phone while driving. When you have to use the

phone, please use the personal hands-free kit.

Please put the phone safely in the phone stand. Do not put it onto

any passenger seat or any place from which it may fall down in

case of vehicular collision or emergency braking.

Flight is influenced by interference caused by the phone. It is

illegal to use a phone on the airplane. Please turn off your phone

during a flight.

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.

Taking Care of your device

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 rust the electronic circuits. If your device gets wet, remove

the battery, wipe it with a dry cloth and take it to an authorized service

center.

 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 moving parts and

electronic components can get damaged.

 Do not attempt to open the device other than as instructed in this guide.

Repairing this phone by yourself other than our authorized service

agents/centers goes against the warranty rules.

 Do not drop, knock, or shake the device. Rough handling can break

internal circuit boards and fine mechanics.

 Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to

clean the device. Only use a soft, clean, dry cloth to clean the surface of

the device.

 Do not store your device near magnetic fields or allow your device to

come in contact with magnetic fields for extended period of time.

Battery Recommendations

 Please put the battery in a cool and well-ventilated place out of direct

sunlight. We recommend you to charge the battery at room temperature

range.

 Batteries have life cycles. If the time that the battery powers equipment

becomes much shorter than usual, the battery life is at an end. 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.

Recycle your Phone

The WEEE logo (shown at the left) appears on the product (battery,

handset, and charger) to indicate that this product must not be

disposed off or dumped with your other household wastes. You are

liable to dispose of all your electronic or electrical waste

equipment by relocating over to the specified collection point for

recycling of such hazardous waste.

Collection and proper recovery of your electronic waste equipments at the time of

disposal will allow us to help preserve the environment. Recycling of the electronic

waste equipment will ensure safety of human health and environment. For more

information on best practices for disposal of electronic and electrical waste, please

visit to our web site: www.micromaxinfo.com/weee.php.

Note: Micromax will not bear any responsibility for any incompliance with the above

mentioned guidelines or improper usage of the mobile phone.

contents in this document in any form without the prior written permission of

Micromax is strictly prohibited.

Report abuse

Libble takes abuse of its services very seriously. We're committed to dealing with such abuse according to the laws in your country of residence. When you submit a report, we'll investigate it and take the appropriate action. We'll get back to you only if we require additional details or have more information to share.

Product:

Forumrules

To achieve meaningful questions, we apply the following rules:

First, read the manual;
Check if your question has been asked previously;
Try to ask your question as clearly as possible;
Did you already try to solve the problem? Please mention this;
Is your problem solved by a visitor then let him/her know in this forum;
To give a response to a question or answer, do not use this form but click on the button 'reply to this question';
Your question will be posted here and emailed to our subscribers. Therefore, avoid filling in personal details.

new questions and answers
new manuals

You will receive an email to register for one or both of the options.

Get your user manual by e-mail

Enter your email address to receive the manual of Micromax Bolt - A067 in the language / languages: English as an attachment in your email.

The manual is 1,91 mb in size.

You will receive the manual in your email within minutes. If you have not received an email, then probably have entered the wrong email address or your mailbox is too full. In addition, it may be that your ISP may have a maximum size for emails to receive.

The manual is sent by email. Check your email

If you have not received an email with the manual within fifteen minutes, it may be that you have a entered a wrong email address or that your ISP has set a maximum size to receive email that is smaller than the size of the manual.

The email address you have provided is not correct.

Please check the email address and correct it.

Your question is posted on this page

Would you like to receive an email when new answers and questions are posted? Please enter your email address.

Info

Micromax Bolt - A067 Manual

Product: