A87
User Guide
User Guide
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Congratulations on becoming a proud owner of the Micromax
A87 Android mobile phone. You have now joined the millions of
satisfied Micromax customers spread across the Globe. Your A87
device offers you these exciting features and much more:
Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread)
10.1 CM full touch display
Dual SIM
2 MP camera
1 GHz processor
Multimedia
External Memory (Expandable to 32 GB)
Bluetooth 2.1
Gravity Sensor
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Contents
1 Welcome
1 Phone Layout
2 Getting Started
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1.1 Icons and Indicators ........................................................................................ 6
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2.1 Insert SIM card ................................................................................................... 7
2.2 Insert Memory card ......................................................................................... 8
2.3 Unlock the phone.............................................................................................. 8
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3.1 Make a call ........................................................................................................ 10
3.2 Conference Call .............................................................................................. 10
3.3 End a call ............................................................................................................ 11
3.4 Disable Phone Calls (Airplane mode) ............................................... 11
3.5 Using the Touch screen ............................................................................. 11
3.6 Using the Phone’s Buttons ...................................................................... 12
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4.1 Customize Home Screen .......................................................................... 15
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4.2 Open and Close the Launcher .............................................................. 17
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5.1 Context Menus ................................................................................................ 18
5.2 Options menus ................................................................................................ 19
5.3 Menu Icons ........................................................................................................ 19
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6.1 Access Internet via Wi-Fi .......................................................................... 21
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7.1 Open the Notifications Panel .................................................................. 21
7.2 Respond to Notifications ........................................................................... 22
4 The Home Screen
5 Working With Menus
6 Connect to the Internet
7 Managing Notifications
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8 Messaging
9 Multimedia
7.3 Close Notifications Panel.......................................................................... 23
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8.1 Create and Send Multimedia Message............................................ 24
8.2 Forward a message ..................................................................................... 25
8.3 Lock a Message ............................................................................................. 26
8.4 Using the Onscreen Keyboard .............................................................. 26
8.5 Enter Various Characters ......................................................................... 27
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9.1 Camera ................................................................................................................ 28
9.2 Gallery .................................................................................................................. 29
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9.3 Music ..................................................................................................................... 29
9.4 FM Radio ............................................................................................................ 31
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10.1Why Use a Google Account ................................................................... 31
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11.1Connect to Internet ...................................................................................... 32
11.2Connect to Wi-Fi Networks ..................................................................... 32
11.3Pair With Bluetooth Devices................................................................... 32
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11.4Install Secure Certificate from SD Card .......................................... 33
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12 Applications
2 Health and Safety Precautions
3 Taking Care of Your Device
10 Manage Accounts
11 Connect to Networks and Devices
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Earphone socket
Earpiece
Context key
Home key
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USB Connector
Volume Key
Power key
Camera lens
Back key
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Speaker
1.1
Icons and Indicators
Icons
Indicators
Icons
Indicators
Signal
strength
indicator
New missed
calls
USB is
connected
The
headphone is
being used
Alarm has been set
WLAN is activated
Bluetooth is on
Battery symbol
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New message
Airplane mode is
activated
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2.1
Insert SIM card
The A87 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
below).
3. Finally insert the battery and replace the rear cover of the
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mobile phone.
2.2
Insert Memory card
1. Power off the mobile phone, then remove the rear cover and
battery.
2. Insert the memory card into the slot.
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 card or
the device and corrupt the data stored in the card.
2.3 Unlock the phone
You may need to provide PIN, Password, or draw a pattern to
unlock your phone. To unlock the screen:
1. Press the power key to wake up the phone.
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