A50   
 
User Guide 
User Guide 
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Congratulations  on  becoming  a  proud  owner  of  the  Micromax  A50 
Android mobile phone. You have now joined the millions of satisfied 
Micromax customers spread across the Globe. Your A50 device offers 
you these exciting features and much more: 
  Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread 
  650 Mhz Processor 
  2 MP camera 
  7.9 CM touch screen 
  Dual Band (GSM/WCDMA) 
  HSDPA (7.2 Mbps)/HSUPA (5.76 Mbps) 
  T-Flash card support (up to 32 GB) 
  Music Player and FM Radio 
  Motion sensor 
  GPS 
  Bluetooth 2.0/Wi-Fi 
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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Model – A50                                                                              2 
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Contents
1  Welcome 
2  Phone Layout 
3  Getting Started 
4  The Home Screen 
5  Placing and Receiving Calls 
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2.1 Keya 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 Charge the Battery .......................................................................................... 8 
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4.1 Wake up the Phone ...................................................................................... 10 
4.2 Using the Touch screen ............................................................................. 11 
4.3 Using the phone’s buttons ....................................................................... 12 
4.4 Home Screen ................................................................................................... 13 
4.5 Widgets ................................................................................................................ 14 
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5.1 To place a call by dialing ........................................................................... 15 
5.2 End a call ............................................................................................................ 16 
5.3 To Disable Phone Calls (Airplane mode) ........................................ 16 
5.4 Options During a Call .................................................................................. 16 
5.5 Conference Call .............................................................................................. 18 
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6.1 Access Internet via Wi-Fi .......................................................................... 20 
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7.1 Open the Notifications Panel .................................................................. 21 
7.2 Respond to Notifications ........................................................................... 21 
7.3 Clear all Notifications .................................................................................. 22 
7.4 Close Notifications Panel.......................................................................... 22 
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8.1 Open the Call log ........................................................................................... 22 
8.2 Actions from Call Log .................................................................................. 22 
6  Connect to the Internet 
7  Managing Notifications 
8  Working With Call Logs 
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9  Working With Menus 
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9.1 Context menus ................................................................................................ 23 
9.2 Options menus ................................................................................................ 24 
9.3 Change the Wallpaper ................................................................................ 25 
9.4 Using the Onscreen Keyboard .............................................................. 26 
9.5 Enter text ............................................................................................................ 27 
9.6 Enter Various Characters ......................................................................... 27 
9.7 Select Text ......................................................................................................... 28 
9.8 Cut /Copy/Paste Text .................................................................................. 28 
9.9 Open and Switch Applications ............................................................... 29 
9.10Open and Close the Launcher ............................................................. 30 
9.11Switch to Recently Used Application ................................................ 30 
9.12Lock Your Screen ......................................................................................... 31 
9.13Customize Home Screen ......................................................................... 32 
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10.1Delete Message Threads......................................................................... 34 
10.2Exchange Messages .................................................................................. 35 
10.3Create and Send Multimedia Message ........................................... 35 
10.4Forward a message .................................................................................... 36 
10.5Lock a Message ............................................................................................ 36 
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11.1Take a Picture ................................................................................................. 37 
11.2Shoot Videos ................................................................................................... 38 
11.3Gallery.................................................................................................................. 38 
11.4Share an Album ............................................................................................. 39 
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12.1Control Playback Volume ........................................................................ 42 
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14.1Why Use a Google Account ................................................................... 44 
14.2Start Gmail ........................................................................................................ 45 
14.3Manage Your Calendar ............................................................................. 46 
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13 FM Radio 
14 Manage Accounts 
15 Connect to Networks and Devices 
10 Messaging 
11 Camera 
12 Music 
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15.1Connecting to Mobile Networks ........................................................... 47 
15.2Connect to Wi-Fi Networks ..................................................................... 47 
15.3Receive Notifications .................................................................................. 48 
15.4Bluetooth ............................................................................................................ 48 
15.5Working with Secure Certificates ........................................................ 50 
15.6Install Secure Certificate from SD Card .......................................... 51 
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16 Phone Settings 
17 Health and Safety Information 
18 Taking Care of Your Device 
 
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USB connector 
Volume up 
Volume down 
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Power key 
Earpiece socket 
Receiver 
menu key 
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Back key 
Microphone 
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Camera lens 
Home Key 
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speaker 
 
 
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Icons 
Indicators 
Icons 
Indicators 
 
 
 
 
Signal strength 
indicator   
Alarm has been set 
 
New missed calls 
Wi-Fi is activated 
USB is connected 
The headphone is 
being used 
 
 
 
Bluetooth is on 
Battery level 
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New message 
 
Airplane mode is 
activated 
 
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The A50 is a Dual SIM mobile phone allowing you to use the 
facility of two networks.   
Note: Dual SIM (WCDMA/GSM + WCDMA/GSM) Only one SIM 
can use 3G services at a time. 
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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UUSIM/SIM1 
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3. Finally insert the battery and replace the rear cover of the 
mobile phone. 
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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. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Micro SD 
Card 
3. Finally insert the battery and the rear cover of the mobile 
phone. 
Use only compatible memory cards approved by Micromax for 
use with this device. Incompatible memory cards may damage 
the card or the device and corrupt the data stored in the card. 
 
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You can charge your battery using the charger or the USB cable 
supplied with this phone. 
Model – A50                                                                              8