A57 User Guide
User Guide
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1.1 Exciting Features
Congratulations on becoming a proud owner of the Micromax
A57 Android mobile phone. You have now joined the millions of
satisfied Micromax customers spread across the Globe. Your A57
device offers you these exciting features and much more:
Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread)
8.89 cm Display
Camera
1 GHz Processor
External Memory (Expandable to 32 GB)
Dual SIM
Multimedia
GPS
Gravity sensor
Wi-fi
GPS
Bluetooth 2.1
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Contents
1 Welcome
2 Phone Layout
3 Getting Started
5 The Home Screen
4 Placing and Receiving Calls
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1.1 Exciting Features .............................................................................................. 2
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2.1 Keys and Parts ................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Icons and Indicators ........................................................................................ 6
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3.1 Insert SIM card ................................................................................................... 7
3.2 Insert Memory card ......................................................................................... 8
3.3 Unlock the Phone ............................................................................................. 9
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4.1 Make a Call ....................................................................................................... 11
4.2 Conference Call .............................................................................................. 12
4.3 Disable Phone Calls (Airplane mode) ............................................... 13
4.4 Using the Touch screen ............................................................................. 13
4.5 Using the Phone’s Buttons ...................................................................... 14
4.6 Open and Close the Launcher .............................................................. 14
4.7 Switch to Recently Used Application ................................................. 15
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5.1 Customize Home Screen .......................................................................... 18
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6.1 Context Menus ................................................................................................ 19
6.2 Options menus ................................................................................................ 20
6.3 Menu Icons ........................................................................................................ 20
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7.1 Access Internet via Wi-Fi .......................................................................... 22
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7 Connect to the Internet
8 Managing Notifications
6 Working With Menus
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9 Messaging
10 Multimedia
8.1 Open the Notifications Panel .................................................................. 22
8.2 Respond to Notifications ........................................................................... 23
8.3 Close Notifications Panel.......................................................................... 23
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9.1 Create and Send Multimedia Message............................................ 25
9.2 Forward a message ..................................................................................... 26
9.3 Lock a Message ............................................................................................. 27
9.4 Using the Onscreen Keyboard .............................................................. 27
9.5 Enter Various Characters ......................................................................... 28
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10.1Camera ............................................................................................................... 29
10.2Gallery ................................................................................................................. 29
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10.3Music .................................................................................................................... 30
10.4FM Radio ........................................................................................................... 31
10.5Record Sounds .............................................................................................. 31
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11.1Why Use a Google Account ................................................................... 32
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12.1Connect to Internet ...................................................................................... 32
12.2Connect to Wi-Fi Networks ..................................................................... 32
12.3Pair With Bluetooth Devices .................................................................. 32
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12.4Install Secure Certificate from SD Card .......................................... 34
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13 Applications
14 Phone Settings
15 Health and Safety Information
16 Taking Care of Your Device
11 Manage Accounts
12 Connect to Networks and Devices
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2.1 Keys and Parts
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Earpiece socket
Receiver
Back key
Home Key
Recent Apps/Context
USB connector
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Camera Lens
Volume up
Volume down
Speaker
Power key
2.2 Icons and Indicators
Icons
Indicators
Icons
Indicators
Signal strength
indicator
New missed calls
USB is connected
The headphone is
Alarm has been set
WLAN is activated
Bluetooth is on
Battery symbol
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being used
New message
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3.1 Insert SIM card
Airplane mode is
activated
The A57 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)
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SIM1
SIM 2
3. Finally insert the battery and replace the rear cover of the
mobile phone.
3.2 Insert Memory card
1. Power off the mobile phone, then remove the rear cover
and battery.
2. Insert the memory card into the slot.
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