Canvas 4 plus A315 - Smartphone Micromax - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Canvas 4 plus A315 Micromax

SIC PHONE FEATURES 11

GOOGLE™ ACCOUNT 11

HOME SCREEN 12

APPLICATION LAUNCHER 12

NOTIFICATIONS 13

GRAVITY SENSOR 14

PHONE LOCKING TECHNIQUES 15

USE GOOGLE™ SEARCH 17

RECENT APPLICATIONS 21

LLING AND MESSAGING 22

MAKE A CALL 22

CONTACTS 22

VIDEO CALL 23

AIRPLANE MODE....24

SEND MESSAGE 24

LTIMEDIA 26

CAMERA 26

GALLERY 26

MUSIC PLAYER....27

FM RADIO 28

VIDEO PLAYER 29

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TTINGS, NETWORKS, AND APPLICATIONS....30

CONNECT TO THE INTERNET 30

TETHERING & PORTABILITY 31

PAIR WITH BT DEVICES....32

CONFIGURING E-MAIL 32

GOOGLE™ MAPS 33

MANAGE APPLICATIONS 34

FETY PRECAUTIONS 35

KING CARE OF YOUR DEVICE....36

BATTERY RECOMMENDATIONS 37

RECYCLE YOUR PHONE....38

PYRIGHT 38

he Android Advantage

cromax A315 comes with KITKAT 4.4.2 that is capable of forming various functions just like your personal computer can be personalized according to your own needs. For ample, you can add and remove applications or upgrade sting applications to improve the functions. At the Android market, an ever growing range of applications, games, movies, d books are available for you to download.

ead 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.

isclaimer

• 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.

perator tariff shall be applicable for SMS.

Alicromax privacy policy is available at www.micromaxinfo.com.

nderstand Your Phone

etting Started

isert SIM Card and Memory Card

ur A315 is a dual-SIM phone that supports a regular SIM, a cro SIM and one SD card. Switch off your phone before V/SD card Insertion. Insert the SIM/SD card in the slots as strated in the following figure:

Insert Standard SIM (SIM 1): Press your finger on the lower portion of the SIM 1 cover. Open the cover and place the SIM into the SIM slot, and close the cover.

Insert Micro SIM (SIM 2): Press the pointed tip of the metallic gear (comes inside your gift box) into the SIM 2 tray hole. Pull out the SIM 2 tray, place the micro SIM into the SIM tray and press the SIM tray into the slot as illustrated in the above image.

Insert SD Card: Press the pointed tip of the metallic gear into the micro SIM tray hole. Place the SD card into the slot, as illustrated in the above image.

commendations/Warning

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You can insert both the Micro SIM and the SD car via the same tray. However, the slots for both are different within the same tray (refer figure above).

The handset supports one Micro SIM card and a Standard SIM card. Using incorrect sized SIM cards may damage your handset.
In case you intend to use a micro SIM, we advise you to go to an authorized network provider.
The handset's battery cannot be detached. To replace the battery, please contact a Micromax authorized Customer Service Center.
Use only compatible memory cards approved by Micromax with this device. Incompatible memory cards may damage the card or the device and corrupt the data stored in the card.

Jrning Your Phone On/ Off

ess and hold the Power key for a few seconds and select wer off to switch on/off the phone.

To restart your phone, long press the Power key and select Reboot.

andset 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 GoogleTM Now.
	Opens the previous screen you were working on.If the onscreen keyboard is open, closes the keyboard.

narging the Battery

fore using the device for the first time, you must charge the ttery. You can charge the device with a travel adapter or nnecting 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 explode or damage your device.

We suggest you charge the battery for 4 hours continuously for the first time.

asic Phone Features

oogle™ Account

ur Google™ Account lets you take full advantage of plications and services offered by Google™ Android market. nfigure your Google™ account on this handset to get access to ur Google™ mails, Google™ Play Store, Google™ Maps, and such more.

ogle™ account setup will be prompted when you turn on your ndset for the first time.

Network connection will be required for the Google ^™ account setup step to appear.

wever, you may configure your Google™ account at any later ge from ⬆ → 📁 → Add account 📁 Google. Follow the gistration steps to successfully configure your mail account on a 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.

ome Screen

u can personalize your home screen with shortcuts, widgets, llpapers and other items. To view quick options to change llpaper, add widgets, or open settings section, tap the → key. u can add extensions to the home screen by placing widgets or plication shortcuts on the extended home screen. Your A315 I show only those extended home screens which have some ortcut/widget placed on them. Swipe left or right on the home een to view the next extended home screen.

the bottom pane, there will be five launcher icons for you to en different sections in the phone. Except the application ncher in the middle of the pane, you can rearrange and manage the other four icons. Tap and hold to select a launcher n and then you can rearrange, change, or remove them with se.

ow More About Widgets...

dgets allow placing application shortcuts on your home screen. u can place analog clock, your recent call logs, and other such ctions of your phone on the home page and access them ectly! View all available widgets by tapping the ➕ key and en tapping Widgets.

application Launcher

plication launcher or Application menu is available right in the ddle of the home screen bottom pane.

p to view all Inbuilt and installed applications. In the plication menu, tap and hold any application to take it to the me screen; release the hold to place at any desired location on a home screen.

otifications

tification icons inform you of new messages and events as and en it appears in the device.

Open Notification Panel

Close Notification Panel

then you receive a notification, its icon appears in the status r, along with a brief summary. You may clear each notification parately by swiping it towards left or right.

olkit provides you shortcuts to manage basic phone features, ch as Airplane Mode, Wi-Fi, Display Brightness, and many ore.

ravity Sensor

ur phone has gravity sensor to detect gravity and display rect orientation based on the motion.

u can enable/disable the auto-rotate feature by dragging down a notification panel, tapping ☐, and then select AUTO TATION.

u can enable/disable the auto-rotate feature from Display → Auto-rotate screen.

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1one Locking Techniques

u may need to provide PIN, password, draw a pattern, take ur face in front of the phone screen, speak something for voice cognition, or simply slide to unlock your phone.

de unlock will be the default unlocking method in the phone, 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!

Allowing you to keep your face as screen unlocking password. You just need to look at your phone to unlock it.

Voice Recognition

Speak your password to unlock!

Allowing you to provide your voice as the screen unlocking password. You need to speak something for the phone to recognize your voice and unlock the screen.

PIN

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

Just wake up the screen and slide the lock icon towards the unlock icon to unlock your phone.

Slide from lock icon to unlock

icon!

You may set any desired locking technique from

→ Security → Screen lock.

It is important to remember your screen lock password/pattern/PIN.

u can disable all unlocking methods from your handset by ecting the None option.

se Google™ Search

arch anything in your phone or in the outside world from ogle ^1 Search. You can type your search keywords or can en speak it up as your search supports voice recognition also, e voice commands to access various useful sections on your ndset.

ogle™ Search is available on the home screen and in the plication menu too.

sing the Touch Screen

ap 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.

rag an Item

p and hold an item and move your finger on the screen until u reach the target position. The item ows your finger.

u can generally drag Items from one ation to another on the home screen. Also, u can delete items from the home screen holding the item and dragging it to the move label that becomes available only en you hold the item on the Home screen.

:roll

To scroll a list, slide your finger across the surface of the screen upwards or downwards (without dragging an item).

vipe

ce a finger on the screen and steadily slide ur finger in the desired direction.

r example, when you are viewing a picture, to w the next picture, swipe left.

sing 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.

ouble-tap

p quickly twice on a map, or other screen to om. For example, double-tap a section of a bpage in the browser to zoom that section.

sing the Onscreen Keyboard

me applications display the keyboard by default. In others, you I be required to tap a text field, where you want to enter text, 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.

ecent Applications

p and hold the ____ on the home screen to view the list of ent applications. You can easily remove items from the list to e some memory and make your phone work faster.

ere 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",

alling and Messaging

ake a Call

make a call:

p on the menu screen or the home screen to open the dial d for making calls.

default, the dialer will display a list of contacts on which calls ve been made very often and the contacts which have been irked as favorites.

u can show/hide the dialer by tapping 📋 view the call tory by tapping Ⓤ.

ontacts

are, use, and synchronize contact details in your contact list. u can now create contact groups or mark contacts as favorites your phonebook. Use tabs or swipe through to view the list of contact groups, contacts, and favorite contacts list.

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Search for your desired contacts under any of the three tabs by tapping icon.

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Add a new contact in the contacts list by tapping.

u can synchronize your contacts list with any of your accounts nfigured on this device.

synchronize your contacts list:

1. Tap the button 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.

ur contacts synchronization will be complete in a few seconds.

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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.

deo Call

ur handset supports video calling using which you can talk face face with your friends via real time video streaming. You need fulfill the following conditions for video calling:

- You need to enable 3G on your SIM card. Please contact your service provider to enable 3G on your SIM card.

- The video call recipient also needs to have a 3G enabled SIM card.

make a video call, open the contact details of the call recipient in the contacts list and then tap 📄 to make a video call or be a number on the dialer, tap the 📋 icon and then select video Call.

rplane Mode

me locations may require you to disable all the wireless tures of your mobile. The Airplane Mode enables you to able all incoming and outgoing calls, Wi-Fi, and BT connections.

activate the airplane mode:

1. Press and hold the Power button and then select Airplane mode.

Or

Drag notification panel down, tap hand then select AIRPLANE MODE.

end Message

send a message:

1. Tap or one 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.

ultimedia

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    C --> D["Start/Stop Video Recording"]
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    G --> H["Manage camera flash light"]
    H --> I["HOR mode"]
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You can share/copy/move/delete images and videos from the gallery.

allery

u can use the Gallery to view pictures and play videos and are files. Tap an album to open and view its contents.

usic Player

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.

4 Radio

u can listen to your favorite FM channels using the inbuilt FM receiver of your phone. Before starting the FM, you need to plug the headset as it works as antenna for the FM radio. Use the uitive buttons and icons on the phone in the radio interface to joy 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.

deo Player

ettings, Networks, and applications

ur phone can connect to a variety of networks and devices, luding Internet, Wi-Fi, GPRS, Bluetooth, devices, such as adsets. You can also transfer files to/from your PC through the ta cable.

connect to the Internet

configure Internet:

1.

Go to

More | Mobile networks

Access Point Names and select the SIM for which access point name is to be configured. 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.

1. After you have selected or configured the access point

name, go to

ual SIM Settings

Data connection and select the SIM on which data connection is to be enabled.

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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.

ethering & Portability

u can use your A315 as a modem and connect your PC or top to the Internet, when required. Start using your SIM data ck on your PC or Laptop now!

to → More → Tethering & portable hotspot.

B 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.

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.

-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.

Your mobile operator will charge you based on your

air With BT Devices

pair your A315 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.

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 A315 at the top of the scanned device list to make your A315 visible on other devices.

onfiguring E-Mail

u can check and reply to your emails from your A315 from ywhere and anytime. Apart from the Gmail account, you can nfigure other accounts too on this device.

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.

e server will check for online settings automatically and your count will be set up. If not, please check your Internet settings fore proceeding.

i Tap the button of the phone and then tap Refresh to refresh your emails manually.

oogle™ Maps

OGLE™ Maps is a web-based service offered by Google Inc. which offers you access to various map-based services. You can w various streets, landmarks and can even plan your routes h the help of Google™ Maps. It comes with a navigation stem (GPS required) which gives step-by-step route guidance ile driving or walking. You can even download maps for offline age. This serves as a useful application for your day-to-day age.

ttings required for Google™ map access include:

• Enable location access from ⬆ → ⬇ → Location.
  • Go to → to start using Google™ Maps.

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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.

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The Google™ Maps application may not be available in every street, country or region.

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Micromax does not guarantee the accuracy of any directional services.

anage Applications

ur phone comes with a host of applications to make your life sier and more convenient. The Android phones offer users cess to unlimited entertainment sources. You can download plications, games, movies, and books from the ever increasing droid market. New items get added almost daily to the market give users a never ending fun experience.

view and manage the list of all inbuilt, downloaded, and mining applications, go to → → Apps.

download applications, games, movies, and books from the droid Market, go to 🐘 → 📋 to access the Google™ Android rket. View the details and download items, as desired.

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

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You need to enable Internet connection and configure Google™ account on your device to get access to the Android Market.

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

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 charger 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, SII 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.

aking Care of your device

ir device is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be died 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.

ecycle 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

specified collection point for recycling of such hazardous waste.

lection and proper recovery of your electronic waste equipments at the e of disposal will allow us to help preserve the environment. Recycling of electronic waste equipment will ensure safety of human health and ironment. For more information on best practices for disposal of electronic electrical waste, please visit to our web site: w.micromaxinfo.com/wese.php.

te: Micromax will not bear any responsibility for any incompliance with the ve mentioned guidelines or improper usage of the mobile phone.

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