A90S     
 
  User Guide 
User Guide 
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Congratulations  on  becoming  a  proud  owner  of  the  Micromax  A90S 
Android mobile phone. You have now joined the millions of satisfied 
Micromax  customers  spread  across  the  Globe.  Your  A90S  device 
offers you these exciting features and much more: 
  Android 4.0 (ICS) 
  1 GHz Dual Core Processor 
  11 CM AMOLED Full Touch screen 
  8 MP Camera with Flash/0.3 Front Camera 
  Dual Band (GSM/WCDMA) 
  External memory (Expandable up to 32 GB) 
  Multimedia 
  Gravity sensor 
  GPS 
  Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n 
  USB / Bluetooth 
  
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. 
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1  Welcome 
2  Phone Layout 
3  Getting Started 
4  Placing and Receiving Calls 
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2.1 Keys and Parts ................................................................................................... 4 
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3.1 Insert SIM Card.................................................................................................. 5 
3.2 Insert Memory card ......................................................................................... 6 
3.3 Start up the phone ............................................................................................ 6 
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4.1 To place a call by Dialing ............................................................................. 7 
4.2 Options During a Call ..................................................................................... 8 
4.3 Conference Call ................................................................................................. 8 
4.4 Disable Phone Calls (Airplane mode) .................................................. 9 
4.5 Using the Touch screen ................................................................................ 9 
4.6 Using the Phone’s Buttons ...................................................................... 10 
4.7 Switch to Recently Used Application ................................................. 11 
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5.1 Customize Home Screen .......................................................................... 13 
5.2 Change Wallpaper ........................................................................................ 13 
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6.1 Menu Icons ........................................................................................................ 14 
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7.1 Access Internet via Wi-Fi .......................................................................... 15 
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8.1 Open the Notifications Panel .................................................................. 16 
8.2 Respond to Notifications ........................................................................... 17 
8.3 Close Notifications Panel.......................................................................... 17 
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6  Working With Menu 
5  The Home Screen 
7  Connect to the Internet 
8  Managing Notifications 
9  Messaging 
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10 Multimedia 
11 Manage Accounts 
13 Some Useful Features 
12 Connect to Networks and Devices 
9.1 Create and Send Multimedia Message............................................ 17 
9.2 Work with Message ...................................................................................... 18 
9.3 Using the Onscreen Keyboard .............................................................. 18 
9.4 Enter Various Characters ......................................................................... 18 
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10.1Camera ............................................................................................................... 19 
10.2Music .................................................................................................................... 20 
10.3FM Radio ........................................................................................................... 21 
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11.1Why Use a Google Account ................................................................... 23 
11.2Google Search ................................................................................................ 23 
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12.1Connect to Internet ...................................................................................... 24 
12.2Connect to Wi-Fi Networks ..................................................................... 24 
12.3Pair With Bluetooth Devices .................................................................. 24 
12.4Install Secure Certificate from SD Card .......................................... 25 
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13.1File Manager.................................................................................................... 26 
13.2Settings ............................................................................................................... 26 
13.3STK ....................................................................................................................... 26 
13.4Other Applications ........................................................................................ 26 
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14 Health and Safety Information 
15 Taking Care of Your Device 
  
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The  A90S  is  a  Dual  SIM  mobile  phone  allowing  you  to  use the 
facility of two networks. 
To insert SIM card(s): 
1.  Switch  off  the  mobile  phone  and  remove  the  rear  cover  and 
battery. 
2.  Insert  the  SIM  card  correctly  in  the  card  slot(s)  (See  figure 
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3.  Finally  insert  the  battery  and  replace  the  rear  cover  of  the 
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1. Power off the mobile phone, then remove the rear cover and 
battery. 
2. Insert the memory card into the slot as shown. 
 
3.  Finally  insert  the  battery  and  the  rear  cover  of  the  mobile 
phone. 
Use only compatible memory cards approved by Micromax with 
this device. Incompatible memory cards may damage  the device 
or corrupt the data stored in the card. 
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1. Press the power key to wake up the phone. 
2. Drag the lock icon rightward to unlock. 
You may need to provide PIN, Password, or draw a pattern to 
unlock your phone. To unlock the screen: 
To set the unlock method: 
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Tap Settings> Security> screen lock. 
3. 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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You  can  dial  a  phone  number  or  touch  a  number  in  your 
contacts. 
You can also place from the Call log or contacts. 
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  To dial an international number, touch and hold the 0 key to 
enter the Plus (+) symbol, and then enter the international 
country prefix, followed by the phone number. 
  Touch the 
  icon to dial the number.                 
  Press the Volume Up/ Down keys to adjust the call volume. 
  You can access Call Logs, Contacts from the dialer screen. 
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