WELCOME Welcome to the Micromax Family and congratulations on becoming the owner of the MT500 handset which supports both GSM and CDMA bands for communication. The MT500 is an MTS locked handset so you will require an MTS SIM card to make it operational. Data communication is supported only on the CDMA SIM card. Your MT500 handset offers you the following state of the art features and much more: Android Jelly Bean 4.1.2 Platform: Feel the versatility of Android Operating System with its flexible features.
CONTENTS THE ANDROID ADVANTAGE READ ME FIRST 4 4 DISCLAIMERS: ............................................................................. 4 INSTRUCTIONAL ICONS ................................................................ 5 PHONE LAYOUT........................................................................... 7 INSERT SIM CARD ....................................................................... 7 TURNING YOUR PHONE ON/ OFF ................................................. 8 CHARGING THE BATTERY..
CREATE AND SEND MESSAGES ................................................. 32 FORWARD A MESSAGE ............................................................... 32 LOCK A MESSAGE ..................................................................... 33 USING THE ONSCREEN KEYBOARD............................................ 33 USE VOICE SEARCH.................................................................. 34 CAMERA ...................................................................................
THE ANDROID ADVANTAGE Micromax MT500 comes with Jelly Bean 4.1.2 that is capable of performing various functions that a computer can and can be customized 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, a range of applications and games can be downloaded from an ever growing collection. You can also integrate applications on your android phone with other applications online.
trademarks or trade names of their respective owners. The functions explained or listed in this manual may differ from the actual functions appearing in the device. In such a case, the latter shall govern. Content in this user manual may differ based on software provided by service providers or carriers, and is subject to change without prior notice. Micromax reserves the right to make modifications to the content in this user guide without any prior notice.
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PHONE LAYOUT INSERT SIM CARD 1. Switch off your phone and remove the rear cover as shown below. 2. Insert the SIM card & TF card correctly in the card slot(s) (See figure below).
3. Insert the rear cover as shown above. 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 TURNING YOUR PHONE ON/ OFF Switch On: Press and hold the Power key for a few seconds. Switch Off: Press and hold the power key and select switch off. If the phone lock has been activated, you need to enter the password to unlock.
If the SIM card has been inserted in the phone, and the related PIN code protection is activated, you need to enter the required password to unlock. Warning: If you enter three wrong PIN codes in a row, the SIM card will be locked and you need to enter the PUK code to unlock. Both the PIN code and PUK code are provided by the network operator. CHARGING THE BATTERY Before using the device for the first time, you must charge the battery.
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. You may be required to unlock your phone based on the unlock method in settings. To set the unlock method: 1. On the main menu, tap lock. > System Settings> Security > Screen 2. Choose the type of locking as desired. You can set your screen lock on the basis of pattern, PIN, Password or none.
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MAKE A CALL To make a call: 1. Tap the icon on the main menu or the home screen to dial the desired number. 2. Tap on any of the Phone, Call Log or Contacts tab to make a call. 3. Tap on the contact to dial the number. 4. Press the Volume Up/ down keys on the left side to adjust the call volume. You can dial a phone number or tap a number in your contacts. You can also place a call from the Call log or messages. IN CALL OPTIONS Tap the icon to add another person to the call.
Tap the icon for DTMF inputs. End the call by pressing the icon. CONFERENCE CALL Your device supports conference calls (network service) between select number of participants, including you. If you dial or accept a new call when you are already on a call, you can or merge the calls into a conference call. 1. Place a call to the first participant. 2. When you are connected, Tap the icon and dial the number. The first participant is put on hold.
MAKE AN INTERNATIONAL CALL To dial an international number, tap and hold the ‘0’ key from the dial pad to enter the Plus (+) symbol, and then enter the international country prefix, followed by the phone number. 1. Tap the icon to dial the number. 2. Press the Volume Up/ down keys on the left side to adjust the call volume. END A CALL While during a call, tap the icon. DISABLE PHONE CALLS Some locations may require you to turn off your mobile, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth wireless connections.
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TAP AND HOLD Tap and hold an item. An action occurs depending on the situation. 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. Tap and hold the item, and slide your finger across the screen. The item follows your finger. You can generally drag items to the home screen or the shortcut menu.
the item to the Delete icon from where it gets deleted. SCROLL Quickly slide your finger across the surface of the screen, (without dragging an item). For example, slide the screen up or down to scroll a list. 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 or right. 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 as illustrated below. 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. You can also double-tap to control the Camera zoom, in Maps, and in other applications.
CHANGE THE ORIENTATION On most screens, the orientation of the screen changes as you rotate it. You can turn this feature on and off. You can change the screen orientation by rotating the handset. OPEN AND CLOSE THE LAUNCHER You can add an application icon to the Home screen by pressing and holding the widget and release your finger in the home screen.
USING THE HANDSET’S KEYS The phone’s buttons offer a lot of functions and shortcuts. Button Press Back: Opens the previous screen you were working on. If the onscreen keyboard is open, closes the keyboard. Menu: Opens a menu with items that affect the current screen or application. Home: Open the Home screen. If you are viewing the left or right extended Home screen, opens the central Home screen. Press and hold Opens the most recently used applications.
and other items. Swipe left or right on the home screen to display the next home screen. Tap the launcher icon installed applications. at the bottom of the screen to view all SWITCH BETWEEN HOME SCREENS You can shift between the home screens as shown below. CUSTOMIZE HOME SCREEN When the device is in idle mode, you will see the idle screen. From the idle screen, you can view indicator icons, widgets, shortcuts to applications, and other items.
tap icon to enter Apps screen. Long press and hold an application and then release your finger hold. REARRANGE ITEMS ON THE HOME SCREEN You can rearrange items on the home screen as shown below: Long press and hold the widget or icon you want to move. Drag the widget or icon to a new location on the screen. Press and hold on an icon in the home screen and then drag the widgets or icon to remove icon.
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The phone provides you with various menus for accessing the features in an intuitive way. LAUNCHER ICONS You have the following launcher icons to easily let you access its important features: Opens the dialer Opens messaging Opens the Apps screen Opens the phonebook Opens the browser Note: Except the icon, you can replace the other icons in the launcher as per your needs.
CONTEXT MENU You can open context menu by Tapping button on any screen. Context Menu Not all screens have context menus. If you tap that has no context menu, nothing happens.
OPTIONS MENUS Options menus contain tools that apply to specific items on the screen. You can open an option by Taping and holding an item on the screen. Not all items have options menus. When you Tap and hold some items on a screen say for example message content, an Options menu opens.
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The phone provides you with various notifications to alert you of various events. Notification icons inform you of new messages and events. When you receive a notification, its icon appears in the status bar, along with a summary that appears only briefly. OPEN THE NOTIFICATIONS PANEL Drag the status bar down from the top of the screen as shown below. The Notifications panel displays your network provider’s name and a list of your current notifications. Respond to Notifications 1.
Close Notifications Panel Drag the Notifications panel to the top of the screen. Or just press the button. The panel also closes when you Tap a notification to respond to it. TOOLKITS The Notifications panel displays various icons to access and choose various tools and settings available on your handset.
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You can use Messaging to exchange text messages from your MT500. CREATE AND SEND MESSAGES 1. Tap icon to compose a message. 2. Tap the composition text box and enter your message body. 3. Enter or select a mobile phone number. 4. You can also tap the 5. Tap icon to select a contact from the contact list. to send the message. Tap the button to send the message via the CDMA SIM. Tap the button to send the message via the GSM SIM. Tap the button to insert text message template.
Tap to forward the message. Tap to lock the message. 2. Tap Forward in the menu that opens. 3. Add a contact. 4. Tap the or buttons to send the message. You can also Copy message text, Save message to SIM card, View message details and delete message LOCK A MESSAGE You can lock a message so it won’t be deleted if you reach your storage limits. 1. Tap and hold message in a message window. 2. Tap Lock in the menu that opens. Unlock a message by Taping and holding it and then Tap Unlock.
Some applications display the keyboard by default. In others, you tap a text field where you want to enter text, to open the keyboard. Tap this icon to select desired contact from phonebook Tap once to capitalize the next letter you type. Tap and hold for caps. Use the icon to erase characters Press space or a punctuation mark to enter the highlighted suggestion. After typing, press icon to close the keyboard. Press the symbols key to switch to the numbers and symbols keyboard.
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CAMERA To use the camera, tap the screen. icon and then the icon in the apps Take a Picture or video Tap the Tap the icon to choose various settings. icon on the screen to capture photos. Tap on the icon at the lower right side of the camera User interface to switch between the Front and Back camera. Shoot Videos Tap the icon Adjust the quality, effect, and other settings if you wish. Tap the button to capture videos. Tap the button to stop recording.
GALLERY You can use the Gallery to view pictures and play videos and share files. 1. Tap the Gallery figure). icon in the main menu or in camera mode (refer 2. Tap an album to open and view its contents. 3. Open a picture or a video that you want to share.. 4. Tap the icon and share via Bluetooth, messaging, e-mail etc. MUSIC You can easily transfer your favorite music from your PC to the phone and experience a world of interesting and melodious music. Tap the Music icon from the Main menu.
Use the intuitive buttons and icons on the phone in 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.
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Your phone can connect to a variety of networks and devices, including Internet, Wi-Fi, GPRS, Bluetooth, devices, such as headsets. You can also transfer files to/from your PC through the data cable. CONNECT TO THE INTERNET To configure your Internet: 1. Go to Settings> More > Mobile Networks> Access point names. 2. Select the access point name or change the access point name for your Internet connectivity as provided by the service provider of your SIM card.
Tethering. 3. The driver installation window will pop up on your PC or laptop. 4. Install the driver as suggested. 5. You can now start using the Internet service via your Canvas Blaze. Note: Your mobile operator will charge you based on your GPRS data usage. Connectivity via Wi-Fi Hotspot You need to insert a data service enabled SIM card on your phone to use your MT500 as a router. 1. Go to Settings> More>Tethering & Portable hotspot> Wi-Fi Hotspot. 2. Configure your Wi-Fi hotspot as suggested. 3.
PAIR WITH BLUETOOTH DEVICES 1. Go to Settings > Bluetooth. 2. If Bluetooth is off, tap on Bluetooth to turn it on. Your phone scans and displays the Bluetooth devices in range. 3. If the device you want to pair with is not in the list, make it discoverable. 4. If your phone stops scanning before you make the other device discoverable, Tap Search for devices. 5. Tap the ID of the other device in the list to pair with them.
As Gmail is not only limited to mailing. Your Gmail name and password signs you into to all Google apps and services, including Calendar; Picasa, for storing and organizing your pictures; Google Reader, for keeping up with your online reading; Google Documents, for working with documents, spreadsheets, or drawings; and many more. CONFIGURING E-MAIL To set up Email: 1. Go to the Settings tab and scroll down to the Account section. 2. Tap +Add account and select Email from the displayed list. 3.
4. Enter the recipient’s name, a list of matching names are displayed. Select the matching name. For multiple recipients separate the names by a comma (,) or a semi-colon (;). To delete a recipient, tap the del icon. Tap Done when you are finished. 5. Now, add the subject of the mail in the Subject section and type the message you want to send in the Compose mail section. 6. To add an attachment, cc/bcc tap the menu icon on the phone and select the appropriate thing to be added. 7.
Google Search can help you find anything you need on the web. Tap the icon on the all apps screen to access Google search. SYNCHRONIZE CONTACT LIST Settings> Accounts>Add Account To synchronize an account you will need to first have a Gmail account . You can either add a new account or can use existing account. 1. Enter your Email ID and Password and tap Next. 2. Choose the account options that display and tap Next. Follow the suggested steps.
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 also comes with a navigation system (GPS required) which gives turn by turn 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. Note: Internet connection is required for using Google Maps.
You can drop down the notification panel and tap on the GPS icon to turn on/off the GPS. Alternatively, you can; 1. Go to Settings> Personal> Location Access. 2. Enable Access my Location option and GPS satellites. You can use these settings for using applications such as Google Maps. Note: GPS services are dependent on the services provided by your mobile operator. If you do not have appropriate service on your mobile then you may not be able to use the GPS service.
DOWNLOAD APPLICATIONS FROM ANDROID MARKET The Android phones offer users access to unlimited entertainment sources. You can download applications, games, videos etc from the ever increasing Android market. New applications are added almost daily to give users a never ending fun experience. To download applications, games, videos, wallpaper etc: 1. Configure and activate your Internet connection 2. Tap on the (Play store icon) to access the Google Market . 3. Download the various things which you desire.
Tap and hold the displayed. button on the phone and the taskbar will be To remove the recent apps, tap the app you want to remove and Slide on either side and the app will be removed from the list. Or you may also tap and hold the same and an option “Remove from List” will appear. Tap the option and the app will be removed.
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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.
You may only open the phone to replace the battery, SIM and microSD 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 Tap the exposed terminals.
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.
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.
INDEX accessories, 53 AndroidTM, 4 Batteries, 53 Bluetooth, 42 Camera, 1, 36 Disclaimers, 4 Gallery, 37 Gmail, 42, 45 Google, 44 Internet, 40 Keyboard, 33 MT500 Micromax, 5 Multimedia, 35 Notifications, 29 Only, 53 Search, 44 SIM, 7 Synchronize, 45 used, 53 video, 36 Voice, 34 55
