LPQ61408W Ignite - Laptop Micromax - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Laptop
Brand	Micromax
Model	LPQ61408W Ignite
Display Size	14 inches
Processor	Intel Celeron or equivalent
RAM	4 GB DDR4
Storage	64 GB eMMC
Operating System	Windows 10 Home
Dimensions (W x D x H)	330 x 220 x 20 mm
Weight	1.8 kg
Power Supply	AC adapter, 45W
Battery	Li-ion, 3-cell, 38 Wh
Ports	USB 3.0 x2, USB 2.0 x1, HDMI, headphone/mic combo
Wireless Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2
Webcam	0.3 MP VGA
Audio	Stereo speakers, microphone
Care and Cleaning	Wipe with dry soft cloth; avoid liquids
Safety	Do not disassemble; keep away from water
Spare Parts & Repairability	Battery and keyboard replaceable; contact support
General Information	For home and office use

Frequently Asked Questions - LPQ61408W Ignite Micromax

How do I turn on the Micromax LPQ61408W Ignite laptop?

Press and hold the power button located on the top right of the keyboard for a few seconds until the screen lights up.

How can I connect to Wi-Fi on this laptop?

Click the network icon in the system tray, select your Wi-Fi network, enter the password, and click Connect.

What should I do if the laptop runs slow?

Close unnecessary programs, clear temporary files with Disk Cleanup, and consider upgrading RAM if possible.

How do I clean the screen and keyboard?

Use a soft, lint-free cloth slightly dampened with water. Do not spray directly on the device.

Can I replace the battery myself?

Yes, the battery is user-replaceable. Turn off the laptop, remove the bottom panel, and disconnect the battery connector.

How to factory reset the laptop?

Go to Settings > Update & Security > Recovery, and under Reset this PC, click Get Started.

What ports does the LPQ61408W Ignite have?

It has two USB 3.0 ports, one USB 2.0 port, one HDMI port, and a headphone/microphone combo jack.

Is the laptop compatible with external monitors?

Yes, use the HDMI port to connect to an external monitor or projector.

How do I update drivers?

Open Device Manager, right-click on the device, and select 'Update driver'. Alternatively, visit the Micromax support website.

What is the warranty period for this laptop?

Typically, Micromax offers a 1-year warranty on hardware. Check your purchase receipt for details.

USER MANUAL LPQ61408W Ignite Micromax

Power on Your Device 6

Charge the Battery 7

Battery Status....8

Connect to USB Device 9

Connect to HDMI Enabled Devices 9

Put your device in Sleep Mode....11

Microsoft Account....11

Wake up your computer....12

Taskbar 12

Start Menu....12

Notification area 13

Replacing Desktop with Start Screen....13

Pin and unpin Applications....15

Removing an App....16

Power off Device....16

Settings Screen....19

Connect to Wi-Fi....20

Troubleshooting....22

Device Specifications....24

Safety Precautions....25

Taking Care of your device 26

Recycle your Device....26

Disclaimer....27

Copyright 27

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing the Micromax LPQ61408W device. Your device is powered by Windows 10 Operating System which is set to revolutionize your PC experience in pleasant ways.

Layout

Function keys

Please press with below keys to achieve these functions.

Sleep Airplane mode On/Off

Touchpad On/Off Brightness Down

Brightness Up

Volume Down

Transfer LCD/HDMI

Volume Up

Switch on/off LCD display

Mute

Insert Memory Card

To store additional files and applications, you need to insert a memory card. Insert the memory card in the slot as shown:

Power on Your Device

1. If this is the first time you have turned the device on, connect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery.
2. Press the power button (normally 1 to 2 seconds) until you see the power indicator light up.

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Charge the Battery

When the battery is low, the low-battery icon appears on the screen.

Plug the charger to the electrical outlet and plug the charging cable to the charging port on the device.

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The battery indicator will start blinking.

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When the battery is fully charged, the battery indicator will stop linking and stay solid.

Before using the device for the first time, we recommend you to fully charge the battery. It takes around 4 to 5 hours to fully charge the battery. When not using the device for a long time, charge the device to 30-40% of its battery capacity to extend battery life.

Use only Micromax chargers and cables that came with the packaging. Other chargers or cables may damage the battery or device. This will invalidate your device warranty.

Battery Status

In the desktop, move the cursor to the battery icon in the taskbar. A pop-up dialog box appears and shows you the remaining battery percentage, as shown:

	Battery is fully charged
	Battery is starting to drain
	Battery is about to completely drain, and you should stop using your laptop and charge it at once.
	Battery is being charged

Connect to USB Device

Your device comes with two USB ports compatible with USB devices. Once you plug a USB device into a USB port on your computer, Windows automatically loads a driver for that device. Once the driver has been loaded, you can disconnect and reconnect the same device without performing any additional steps.

Connect to HDMI Enabled Devices

The HDMI Out feature makes it possible to share what's on your device with an even bigger screen and an even bigger audience by connecting to an external display device such as a monitor, TV, projector, etc.

Just attach the HDMI cable to the HDMI socket on your device and you can watch a movie in your living room on your HDTV.

1. Power off the external device and locate the HDMI port on your computer.

2. Connect one end of your HDMI cable to the port, and the other end to the HDMI port on the external device.

3. Power on the external device. When connecting a TV, you may need to configure your TV or display device to external device mode.

4. Press Fn + F7, open Project setting. Then select Duplicate item, to display HDMI and LCD devices.

Put your device in Sleep Mode

When you are away from your computer for a short time, you can put your device into sleep mode. Press the power button briefly once. If you want to change the settings, click on the battery level icon on the taskbar, and select Power and Sleep settings

Note: It is recommended that you put your computer into sleep mode before you move it.

Microsoft Account

Your Microsoft Account lets you take full advantage of applications and services offered by Microsoft. Configure your Microsoft account on this device to get access to Outlook, Windows Store, One Drive, and much more.

To configure your Microsoft account on the device,

1. Connect to the Internet and open Settings → Accounts → Sign in with a Microsoft Account instead and tap the required credential (if you already have an account) or tap create a new one.
2. Enter the required details and follow the on-screen instructions to log in or create your new account.

You may add various other accounts, depending on your applications.

Wake up your computer

A: Press the power button briefly once (when it is already in sleep mode).

B: Press any key on the keyboard or open the display panel.

Taskbar

The black bar on the bottom of the desktop is called Taskbar. It provides several key features and they are:

• Start menu
• Search box
• App shortcuts area
• Notification area

Start Menu

To open the Start menu, you can either click on the Windows icon (also known as Start button) located at the left end of the taskbar or press once on the Windows key on the keyboard. And the Start menu will appear, as shown below:

Notification area

The right part of the taskbar holds several icons that show you the status of your laptop, as shown:

This area is called Notification Area which houses the following icons:

Click here to show more status icons

Shows you the current battery status

Shows you the status of your wireless network connection

Click here to show the unread notifications

Replacing Desktop with Start Screen

You can set your laptop to show the Start screen instead of the Desktop every time you power on your laptop. To do so:

1. Open the Settings screen.
2. Select .
3. In the Personalization screen, enable the option

After performing these steps, you will see the Start screen every time you turn on your laptop, as shown:

Pin and unpin Applications

1. Open the Start menu and select

1. Right-click on the app that you want to appear on your Start menu or taskbar, and an option menu appears.

1. Click or to add the app to your Start menu or taskbar.

Removing an App

1. Right click the app that you want to remove from your Start menu or taskbar.
2. Click or to remove it from your Start menu or taskbar.

Power off Device

You can power off your device from either the Start menu or directly from the Power button.

1. Click the Windows icon on the lower left corner of the desktop or press the Windows key on the keyboard.

1. Click the Power option on the Start menu.

1. Select Shut down from the Power option.

Settings Screen

1. Click the Windows icon on the low-left corner of the Desktop. Or, press on the Windows key on the keyboard.

1. Select Settings. This will open the Settings screen, as shown:

Connect to Wi-Fi

1. Open Settings and select Network & Internet.

Network & Internet

Wi-Fi, airplane mode, VPN

1. Select Wi-Fi and set the function to ON, as shown below:

1. Make sure you have switched the Airplane mode off. To confirm that Airplane mode is disabled, go to desktop and check the notification area. If you see an airplane icon on the lower right, press + and disable the Airplane mode.

2. Once the wireless has been enabled, the computer automatically scans for available wireless networks and displays them in the list.

3. Click the network's name in the list, and then click Connect.

Note: Some networks require a network security key or password for connection. If necessary, ask the network administrator or the Internet service provider (ISP) for the required information.

Troubleshooting

This section describes some of the possible issues that might arise on your laptop along with their possible resolutions.

Issue Description	Possible Resolutions
When I turn on the computer, nothing appears on the screen.	If the screen is blank, make sure that:The AC adapter is connected to the computer and the power cord is plugged into a working electrical outlet.The power is on. (Press the power button for 6 seconds to force the power off, and power it back on again.)If these items are properly set, and the screen remains blank, have the computer serviced.
My screen goes blank while the computer is on.	Your laptop is in sleep mode. Perform one of the following steps to resume from sleep mode:Press any key on the keyboard for 2 to 3 seconds.Press the power button.Press the windows key button.
The critical low-battery error message appears, and the computer turns off	The battery power is getting low. Connect the AC adapter to the computer.
The computer enters sleep mode immediately after Power-on.	Make sure that the battery is charged.The operating temperature may be too hot. Move to a cooler environment and try to wake the computer.
The computer does not return from sleep mode and the computer does not work.	·If your computer is in sleep mode, connect the AC adapter to the computer, then press any button or the power button.·If your computer is powered off, connect the AC adapter to the computer and press the power button to resume operation.
The screen is blank.	Do the following:·If you are using the AC adapter, or using the battery, and the battery status indicator is on, press Fn + F6 to make the screen brighter.·If the power indicator is blinking, press the power button to resume from sleep mode.·If the problem persists, follow the solution in the next problem “The screen is unreadable or distorted.”
The screen is unreadable or distorted.	Ensure that:·The screen resolution and color quality are correctly set.·The monitor type is correct.
Incorrect characters appear on the screen.	Check if the operating system or programs are installed correctly. If they are installed and configured correctly, have the computer serviced.
No sound can be heard from the speaker even when the volume is turned up.	·Make sure that:·The Mute function is off.·The combo audio jack is not being used.·Speakers are selected as the playback device.
Your computer does not respond.	·To turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for 6 seconds or more. If the computer still does not respond, remove the AC adapter.·Your computer might lock when it enters sleep mode during a communication operation. Disable the sleep timer when you are working on the network.
The connected external device does not work.	Do not connect or disconnect any external device cables other than USB while the computer power is on. Otherwise, you might damage your computer.When using a high power consumption external device such as an external USB optical disk drive, use an external device power adapter. Otherwise, the device may not be recognized.

Device Specifications

Battery Voltage	Battery Nominal voltage 7.4V
Battery Capacity	4500mAh, 33.3WH
Device Environmental Rating	Temperature 40±5°C
Humidity Range	Relative humidity 65 ± 20%

Charger

AC-DC adaptor I/P & O/P	DC Output: 12V, 24W,Input Voltage: 100–240VACNominal Input Frequency: 50–60Hz
Environmental Rating	Operating Temperature :0°C--40°CStorage Temperature : -25°C--60°COperating humidity : 25%--60%Storage humidity : 5%--75%
Humidity Range	Ambient Temperature 25°C, Relative Humidity 35~65%RH
Input/Output	1 mini DC-in jack2 x USB port-3.01 Micro HDMI port1 Micro SD Card slotAudio jackLAN port

Note: It is however recommended to use this device where the preferred ambient temperature is not more than 35^ C.

Safety Precautions

Your device'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 device and accessories out of reach of small children. Small parts such as the micro SD card can be swallowed by small children.

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.

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.

Do not open the device under any circumstances. All other changes to this device are strictly prohibited and will invalidate the warranty.

The device must be repaired by Micromax authorized personnel only. Repairing this device by yourself other than our authorized service agents/centers 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 device:

• Keep the device dry. Precipitation, humidity, and all types of liquids or moisture can rust the electronic circuits. If your de vice gets wet, wipe it with a dry cloth and take it to an authorized service center.
• Do not store the device in high or cold temperature. Extreme 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 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.

Recycle your Device

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

Disclaimer

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