X329 - Smartphone Micromax - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Smartphone
Brand	Micromax
Model	X329
Dimensions	145.5 x 72.0 x 8.9 mm
Weight	150 g
Display Size	5.0 inches
Resolution	854 x 480 pixels
Processor	Quad-core 1.3 GHz
RAM	1 GB
Storage	8 GB (expandable via microSD)
Battery Capacity	2000 mAh (removable)
Operating System	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Camera Rear	5 MP with flash
Camera Front	2 MP
SIM Card	Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, 3G
Sensors	Accelerometer, Proximity
Maintenance	Keep device dry; clean with soft dry cloth; avoid extreme temperatures
Safety	Do not disassemble; use only approved chargers; avoid exposure to liquids
Spare Parts	Battery, charger, USB cable available via authorized service centers
Repairability	Battery and SIM card accessible; other repairs by professional only

Frequently Asked Questions - X329 Micromax

How do I insert the SIM card and SD card?

Remove the back cover and battery. Insert the Micro-SIM cards into the slots and the microSD card into the designated slot. Replace the battery and cover.

How can I extend battery life?

Reduce screen brightness, disable unused connections (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS), close background apps, and use battery saver mode under Settings.

How do I take a screenshot?

Press and hold the Power button and Volume Down button simultaneously for a few seconds until the screen flashes.

How to factory reset the device?

Go to Settings > Backup & Reset > Factory Data Reset. Confirm the action. Alternatively, turn off the device, press and hold Volume Up + Power buttons to enter recovery mode and select wipe data/factory reset.

Why is my phone not charging?

Check the charger, cable, and charging port for damage. Try a different outlet. If the battery is removable, ensure it is properly seated. If the issue persists, the battery may need replacement.

How do I transfer files to a computer?

Connect the phone to a computer via USB cable. Swipe down the notification panel and select File Transfer mode. The phone will appear as a removable drive.

Is the phone waterproof?

No, the Micromax X329 is not waterproof. Avoid exposure to water and moisture. If it gets wet, turn it off immediately and dry it thoroughly.

How do I update the software?

Go to Settings > About Phone > System Updates. The phone will check for updates. If available, follow the on-screen instructions to download and install.

What should I do if the screen freezes?

Perform a soft reset by pressing and holding the Power button for about 10 seconds until the device restarts. If the issue persists, try a factory reset after backing up data.

How many SIM cards can I use?

The Micromax X329 supports dual SIM with two Micro-SIM cards. You can use both simultaneously, with one active for data.

USER MANUAL X329 Micromax

Congratulations on your purchase of Micromax X329 handset. This handset offers you the following features:

■ VGA Rear and Front Camera
FM Radio
LED Torch
■ Music Player
Sound Recorder
■ Dual SIM and memory card support
2.8 inch screen
BT
■ Memory Card Support (expandable up to 8 GB each)
■ Hindi Language support
■ Marathon battery

Contents

WELCOME 1

PHONE LAYOUT 4

GETTING STARTED 4

Insert SIM....4

Insert Memory Card 5

Charging the Battery....6

HOW TO USE YOUR PHONE 8

Switch On/OFF 8

Lock/ Unlock the phone....9

Make a Call 9

Answer/Reject a call....10

Make a Conference Call ....11

Make an International call 12

Send Messages....12

Add Contacts to Phonebook....12

Use Multimedia Features....13

FM Radio....13

Music Player 14

NOTABLE FEATURES 14

Torch Light....14

USER GUIDE

X329

BT 15

Auto Redial 15

Auto Call Recorder....15

Call Time Reminder....15

Phone Language 16

Phone Security....16

Camera 16

File Manager....16

USEFUL TIPS 17

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 17

TAKING CARE OF YOUR DEVICE 18

DISCLAIMERS 20

COPYRIGHT....20

Phone Layout

Getting Started

Insert SIM

To insert SIM card:

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

battery.

1. Insert the SIM card(s) correctly in the card slot(s) as shown in the following image.

Diagram of a smartphone showing internal components and an orange arrow indicating rotation (no text or symbols present)

Diagram of a smartphone showing internal components with orange arrows indicating movement or flow (no text or symbols present)

1. Finally, insert the battery and place the rear cover of the mobile phone.

Insert Memory Card

To insert memory card:

1. Switch off the phone and remove the rear cover and the battery.
2. Insert the memory card in the card slot, as shown in the following image.

Diagram of a smartphone showing internal components and an orange arrow indicating rotation (no text or symbols present)

Diagram of a smartphone showing internal components with orange arrows indicating flow or movement (no text or symbols present)

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

	The Memory Card gives you extra storage capacity for content such as pictures, music, and video clips.
	Do not remove the memory card while reading or writing to the card. Doing so may cause data corruption on the card or on the phone.
	Use only compatible memory cards approved by Micromax. Incompatible cards may damage the slot or corrupt the data stored in the card.

Charging the Battery

You can charge your phone battery via charger or the USB cable supplied with this phone.

To charge your phone:

1. Connect the charger to the charger jack (USB) on the phone.

1. Connect the charger to a power socket or connect the USB jack of the cable with your PC or laptop.

A charging icon is displayed in an animated state while the phone is charging. When the charging icon becomes static, it indicates that the battery is full.

Disconnect the charger from the power socket and the phone after charging.

Please charge the battery before you use the newly purchased phone. We suggest you to charge the battery for at least 4 hours continuously for the first time.

How to Use Your Phone

Please charge the battery before you use the newly purchased phone. We suggest you to charge the battery for at least 4 hours continuously for the first time.

Switch On/ OFF

Long Press the End/Power key to switch on and off your phone.

Hand holding a black flip phone with keypad (no visible text or symbols)

Lock/ Unlock the phone

From the home screen press Left key and then immediately press * to lock/unlock the phone, as shown in the following image:

Illustration of two hands holding up a black flip phone, no text or symbols visible

Make a Call

■ Dial a number and press the call key to make a call.
- You can also call a number from the phonebook or dialed or missed call list in the same way.
■ To change the phone volume, press the navigation key up or down as shown in the following image:

Illustration of two hands holding a black flip phone, one with a keypad and the other with a keypad (no text or symbols visible)

Answer/ Reject a call

To answer, press the call key as shown below:

Illustration of a hand holding a black flip phone with keypad (no text or symbols visible)

To reject a call, press End/Power key as shown in the following image:

Hand holding a black flip phone with control panel (no visible text or symbols)

Make a Conference Call

To make a conference call:

1. While on a call, make another call by pressing the left key to view options and then select the Add new call option. The first call is put on hold.

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1. After this, press Options → Merge calls.

Please contact your service provider in case Call Conference feature is not activated in your SIM.

Make an International call

From the home screen, double press the * key till + displays on screen. Enter the desired international code and the phone number and then press the call key to make the call.

Send Messages

Menu → Messages

You can compose a new message or reply to existing messages in the list. Sections, such as Templates, Inbox, Outbox, Drafts, and Sentbox can be accessed from here.

Add Contacts to Phonebook

Menu → Contacts

You can add contacts in your phonebook at anytime. Go to the Contacts section, press the left key to open the list of options in contacts, and select New to add a new contact to the list. You can also save contacts through call logs, messages, and dial pad.

Use Multimedia Features

Menu → Multimedia

You can use Image viewer, Video recorder, Video player, Music player, Sound recorder, and FM radio.

FM Radio

Menu → Multimedia → FM radio

You can listen to your favorite FM channels using the inbuilt FM receiver of your phone.

You need to insert the Earphone to listen to the radio. You can insert the earphone as shown in the following image:

Electric mobile phone connected to earphones and a cord, no visible text or symbols

Use the navigation keys and OK key to use various features in the FM radio interface.

Music Player

Menu → Multimedia → Music Player

The phone comes with an inbuilt music player that plays all your favorite songs stored in the memory card. Now store and listen to your favorite songs any time with your X329. X329 comes with an easy-to-use interface. You can operate the music player with the player keys, as required.

■ Press the Left key to view the list of options and select Music list to view the playlist.
■ Play/Stop: Press OK Key.
Shift Music: Press left and right navigation keys.
■ Adjust Volume: Press * and # keys.

Notable Features

Torch Light

Long press the OK key to turn the torch on/off or you can go to Menu → Organizer → Torch to turn the torch on/off.

BT

Menu → Settings → Connectivity → BT

Turn on BT to exchange data with other BT enabled devices. You can search for BT active devices from Paired device, change your device name from Device name, and activate/deactivate your device visibility on other BT devices from BT Visibility.

Auto Redial

Menu → Settings → Call settings → Others → Auto redial

Switching this feature on will automatically redial a number if a dialed call goes unanswered in the first attempt.

Auto Call Recorder

Menu → Settings → Call settings → Others → Auto record voice call

You can use this feature to automatically record all your calls.

Call Time Reminder

Menu → Settings → Call settings → Others → Call time minute reminder

You can activate or deactivate call time reminder. This can be on a single or periodic basis. If activated, the phone beeps at the time interval you have

set, during a call.

Phone Language

Menu → Settings → Phone settings → Language settings

You can change the phone display and input language according to your preference. Your X329 supports Hindi and English language.

Phone Security

Menu → Settings → Security settings → Phone locked

You can lock the phone with the default password i.e. 0000 or change it to your desired password from Menu → Settings → Security settings → Modify the cellphone password.

Camera

Menu → Camera

Your X329 comes with a 0.3 MP rear and front camera. Press the left key in camera mode to choose from the various camera options. Press the OK key to take photos.

File Manager

Menu → File Manager

Allows you to view and manage files available in your memory cards.

All existing files in the memory card will be deleted after you format the memory card.

Useful Tips

Tips Description

IMEI Number You can find the IMEI Number of your phone by pressing *#06#.

SAR Value You can find the SAR values by pressing * #07# (applicable to India users only).

Safety Precautions

Please read these simple guidelines. Not following them may be dangerous or illegal.

Safe Driving

• 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.

During Flight

- 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.

In Hospitals

• Your Phone's radio waves may interfere with the function of inadequately shielded medical devices. Consult a physician or the manufacturer of the medical device to determine whether they are adequately shielded from external RF energy. Switch off your device when regulations posted instruct you to do so.
• To avoid potential interference with implanted medical devices such as a pacemaker or cardioverter defibrillator:
  • Always keep your phone at least 15.3 centimeters (6 inches) from the medical device.
• Do not carry the wireless device in a breast pocket.
  • Turn off the phone if there is any reason to suspect that interference is taking place.
  • Follow the manufacturer directions for the implanted medical device.
• If you have any questions about using your wireless device with an implanted medical device, consult your health care provider.

Unsafe Areas

- Please turn off your phone when you are close to a gas station or in the vicinity of any place where fuel and chemical preparations, or any other dangerous goods are stored.

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 contain minerals that will rust electronic circuits. If your device does get wet, remove the battery without turning on the device, wipe it with a dry cloth and take it the

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 be 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.
• Location: The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

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.
• Warnings on Battery:
• Please use appointed battery in case of explosion risk.
• Please dispose of lifeless battery under guidance.

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.

Disclaimers

• The colors and specifications shown/mentioned in the user manual may differ from the actual product. Images shown are for representation purpose only. Other product logos and company names mentioned 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.
• The functions explained or listed in this manual may differ from the actual functions appearing in the mobile phone. In such a case, the latter shall govern. We do not guarantee the absolute accuracy of the User Guide Vis-a vis the actual handset.

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 permission of Micromax is strictly prohibited.