Contents CONTENTS .............................................................................. 1 THE ANDROID ADVANTAGE ......................................................... 3 READ ME FIRST ....................................................................... 3 DISCLAIMER ............................................................................ 3 UNDERSTAND YOUR PHONE ........................................................ 5 GETTING STARTED ........................................................
AIRPLANE MODE ................................................................ 25 MESSAGING....................................................................... 26 MULTIMEDIA ......................................................................... 26 CAMERA ........................................................................... 26 GALLERY .......................................................................... 27 MUSIC PLAYER ...................................................................
The Android Advantage Micromax E455 comes with Android Lollipop 5.0 that introduces a new design in terms of interface, apps, notifications, and optimization. Lollipop 5.0 offers enhanced battery life, and better security features to make your mobile experience pleasant and secure. Read Me First • Please read all safety precautions and this guide carefully before using your device to ensure safe and proper use. • The descriptions in this user guide are based on the default settings of your device.
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.
Understand Your Phone Getting Started SIM Card Insertion Your E455 is a dual-SIM phone that supports two micro SIM cards. To insert the SIM card(s): 1.
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3. Place the back cover and battery after inserting the SIM cards. 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. 1. Insert the memory card in the memory card slot as shown in the following image: 2.
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, switch to airplane mode, or reboot, • Adjust the volume using the volume keys on the right side of the device. On-Screen Keys Keys Functions Opens the most recently used apps. Opens the home screen. Long tap to open Google Now.
Opens the previous screen Charging the Battery Before using the device for the first time, you must fully charge the battery. Use only Micromax chargers and cables. Other chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage your device. This will invalidate your phone warranty. Battery Saver Mode Your phone comes with a Battery Saver Mode that lets you save battery power when your device battery is running low and you cannot charge your phone.
• It saves power significantly by changing the status bar and navigation bar at the top of the screen to orange, and running only the essential apps while turning off background data. • It restricts the background app from refreshing such as periodic updates for apps like Gmail, Twitter, Facebook, etc. and limits the phone’s performance to extend the battery life. • Battery Saver Mode automatically switches off when the phone is connected to a charger.
Enable Battery Saver option. You can also set the battery saver to turn on automatically at 5% or 15% battery. Basic Phone Features Signing in with your Google Account Your Google Account lets you take full advantage of apps and services offered by Google Android market. Configure your Google account on this handset to get access to your Gmail, Google Play Store, Google Maps, and much more. Internet connection is required for setting up Google account.
Home Screen You can personalize your home screen with shortcuts, widgets, wallpapers and other items. • Long tap to view quick options to change wallpaper or add widgets. • Add extensions to the screen by placing widgets or app shortcuts. • Swipe left or right on the home screen to view the next screen. • In the bottom pane, there are five launcher icons for you to open different apps in the phone. Tap and hold to select a launcher icon and then you can rearrange or replace them with ease.
Notifications You have various options for viewing and managing notifications.
Open Quick Settings • Notification 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. • The notification LED notifies you with missed calls, text messages, charging on/off, etc. Auto-Rotation Your phone can detect orientation and accordingly adjust the display.
→ → Display → When device is rotated Phone Security You have various options to unlock your phone. Swipe unlock is the default unlocking method in the phone. To unlock: 1. Press the power key to wake up the phone. 2. Hold and drag the lock icon upwards.
To set other unlocking techniques, go to → Screen lock. → → Security PIN You may enter a PIN and set it as your screen unlocking password. Pattern You can set your own pattern by connecting the dots to prevent your phone from unauthorized access.
Password You may enter any desired password and set it as your screen unlocking password. You may set any desired locking technique from → → Security → Screen lock. It is important to remember your screen lock password/pattern/PIN. You can disable all unlocking methods from your handset by selecting the None option. Use Google Search Search for anything on your phone or on the Internet using the Google search bar at the top of your home 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, you can move items on the 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.
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. .
Double tap Tap quickly twice on a webpage, map, or other screen to zoom. For example, doubletap a section of a webpage in the browser to zoom that section.
Using the Touch Screen Using the Onscreen Keyboard Some apps 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 pad Change the case Backspace to erase the entered Switch to numeric /punctuation After typing, tap key to close the keyboard. Tap and hold the text field to open a menu and to cut/copy/paste text. Recent Apps Tap and hold the key on the home screen to view the list of recent apps.
Tap and hold an item and then select the cross sign. Drag an item towards left or right. Calling and Messaging Make a Call • Tap • Your dialer also lists the call logs and the favorites. to open the dial pad for making calls. • You can show/hide the dialer by tapping history by selecting RECENTS.
Contacts Tap View list of favorite contacts to access contacts • Save and synchronize contacts in your contact list. • Create groups or mark contacts as favorites in your phonebook. • Use tabs or swipe to view contact groups, contacts, and favorite contacts. • Tap icon to search for your desired contacts, and to add new contacts, tap . You can synchronize your contacts list with any of your accounts configured on this device. 1. Tap the icon from the contacts screen and then tap Accounts. 2.
Open Quick Settings and to start Airplane mode. Messaging You can compose, send and receive messages. • Tap to go to the messaging • Tap • Tap the to compose a message.
Swap between front and back Video mode Camer a Captur e Manage camera flash light Camera settings Face beauty Tap to view pictures in Gallery settings Gallery Go to → You can use the Gallery to view pictures and share files. Tap an album to open and view its contents. Music Player Go to → to open the music player.
Turn on/off shuffle Music playlist Volume Turn on/off repeat Next Previous Play/Pause You can use an SD card to increase the storage capacity for music, photos, emails, and so on. FM Radio Go to → You can listen to your favorite FM channels using the inbuilt FM receiver of your phone. 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.
Video Player Go to → Stop/Loop the video Play video or loop on Change the video screen size Play/Pause Settings, Networks, and Apps 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 Go to → → SIM cards and select the SIM on which data connection is to be enabled.
data connection to work. Go to → → More → Cellular networks → Access Point Names and select the access point name from the list. By default, the access point name gets configured once you insert the SIM, Or, your network provider sends the access point name settings via SMS. You may need to install these settings. If the access point names are not listed by default, please contact your network provider for the same.
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 Set up Wi-Fi hotspot option. Your mobile operator will charge you based on your GPRS data usage. Pair With Bluetooth Devices Go to → → Bluetooth. 1. If Bluetooth is off, turn it on. Your phone scans and displays the Bluetooth devices in range. 2.
on the device. Google Maps Google Maps gives you access to various map-related services. You can view your location on a map, search for different landmarks, find directions to locations, and even view Street View photos from around the world. You can even download maps to use offline. • Tap on • Tap to start using Google Maps. → → Location to enable location access: Internet connection is required for using Google Maps. The Google Maps app may not be available in every street, country or region.
and more convenient. The Android phones offer users access to unlimited entertainment sources. You can download apps, games, movies, and books from the ever increasing Android market. To view and manage the list of all inbuilt, downloaded, and running apps, go to → Apps. → To download apps, games, movies, and books from the Google Play Store, tap on to access the Google Play Store. Not all items are free of cost in the Google Play Store.
Permanent damage to hearing 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. Manufacturers of medical devices recommend a minimum distance of 15.3 cm (6 inches) between a wireless device and an implanted medical device such as pacemaker or cardioverter defibrillator to avoid issues arising out of radio frequency interference.
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.
safety when using incompatible 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.