Karbonn A1PLUS Smartphone User Manual

: June 16, 2024
: Karbonn

Table of Contents

Karbonn A1PLUS Smartphone
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
Section 3: Using Your Phone
FAQ
Introduction
Safety Precautions
Using your phone safely
Understanding your Phone
Using your Phone
Inputting Text
Maintenance
Taking Care of Your Device
References
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Karbonn A1PLUS Smartphone

Product Information

Specifications

Operating System: Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Model: Karbonn A1+ Duple

Product Usage Instructions

Section 1: Understanding Your Phone

Your Phone
Your Karbonn A1+ Duple is a touchscreen smartphone running on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) operating system.

Keys/Touch Points
Refer to the user manual for a detailed description of the keys and touch points on your phone.

Description Icons
Refer to the user manual for a detailed description of the icons displayed on your phone’s screen.

Inserting & Removing the Battery
Follow the instructions provided in the user manual to correctly insert or remove the battery from your phone.

Charging the Battery
Follow the instructions provided in the user manual to charge the battery of your phone.

Power On/Off
Refer to the user manual for instructions on how to power on or off your phone.

Enter Main Menu
Learn how to enter the main menu of your phone by following the instructions in the user manual.

Enter Sub Menu
Refer to the user manual for instructions on how to enter submenus on your phone.

Use Notification Panel
Learn how to use the notification panel on your phone by following the instructions in the user manual.

Expand Main Interface
Refer to the user manual for instructions on how to expand the main interface of your phone.

Add Icons on the Main Interface
Learn how to add icons to the main interface of your phone by following the instructions in the user manual.

Move Icons on the Main Interface
Refer to the user manual for instructions on how to move icons on the main interface of your phone.

Delete Icons on the Main Interface
Learn how to delete icons from the main interface of your phone by following the instructions in the user manual.

Change Wallpapers
Refer to the user manual for instructions on how to change wallpapers on your phone.

Install APK Through File Manager
Learn how to install APK files through the file manager on your phone by following the instructions in the user manual.

Section 3: Using Your Phone

Main Menu & Its Functions
Explore the main menu of your phone and learn about its functions by referring to the user manual.

Wi-Fi
Discover how to connect to Wi-Fi networks on your phone by following the instructions in the user manual.

Section 4: Inputting Text

Refer to the user manual to learn how to input text on your phone.

Section 5: Maintenance

Follow the maintenance guidelines provided in the user manual to keep your phone in optimal condition.

Section 6: Taking Care of Your Device

Learn how to take care of your device by following the instructions in the user manual.

FAQ

Q: Is it safe to use the phone while driving?

A: No, using a phone while driving is illegal in many countries. Please follow local laws and drive safely at all times.

Introduction

Thanks for choosing the A1+ Duple, Dual SIM Android smart phone based on 1.3 GHz Dual Core Processor. This smartphone is running on Android OS, v4.2 (Jelly Bean). If you’d like your phone to live a long and fruitful life, please read this guide carefully and keep it for future reference. You never know when you might need it.
And don’t worry if the pictures we use to demonstrate your phone’s functions look a little different from what you see on its screen. It’s the functions that matter.

Safety Precautions

Please read through the following briefings carefully, and act in accordance with these rules, so as to prevent causing any danger or violating any law.

SAR Value

Your mobile phone model has been designed to compile with applicable safety requirements for exposure to radio waves. The radio wave exposure guidelines employ a unit of measurement called Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The recommended SAR limit for mobile handset is 1.6 W/Kg averaged over a 6 minutes period and taken over a volume containing a mass 1g of human tissue.
The highest SAR value for this mobile phone model is 0.975 Watt/Kg averaged over a 6 minutes period and taken over a volume containing a mass 1g of human tissue.
Use cell phone when the signal strength is good. Keep your calls short or instead use headset or send a text message. This advice applies especially to children, adolescents and pregnant women.
If you are using a Bluetooth headset device, please make sure it has a low power emitter.

Using your phone safely

On The Road

Using a phone while driving is illegal in many countries. Please follow local laws and drive safely at all times.

Near Sensitive Electronics
Don’t use your phone near sensitive electronic equipment – particularly medical devices such as pacemakers – as it could cause them to malfunction. It can also interfere with the operation of fire detectors and other automatic- control equipment. For more information about how your phone affects pacemakers or other electronic equipment, please contact the manufacturer or your local distributor.

Your phone may cause interference when used near TVs, radios, or automated office equipment.

While Flying
Your phone can cause interference with aircraft equipment. So it’s essential you follow airline regulations. And if airline personnel ask you to switch off your phone, or disable its wireless functions, please do as they say.

In Hospital
Your phone may interfere with the normal operation of medical equipment. Follow all hospital regulations and turn it off when you’re asked to by posted warnings or medical staff.

At a Petrol Station
Don’t use your phone at petrol stations. In fact, it’s always best to switch off whenever you’re near fuels, chemicals or explosives.

Around Water
Keep your phone away from water (or any other liquid). It’s not a waterproof model.

Making Repairs
Never take your phone apart. Please leave that to the professionals. Unauthorized repairs could break the terms of your warranty.

Broken Antenna
Don’t use your phone if the antenna is damaged, as it could cause injury.

Around Children
Keep your mobile out of children’s reach. It should never be used as a toy and it might not be good for their health.

Original Accessories
Only use the original accessories supplied with your phone or those approved by the manufacturer. Using unapproved accessories may affect performance, make the warranty void, break national regulations on the use of mobile phones, or even cause injury.

Near Explosives
Turn off your phone in or near areas where explosive materials are used. Always obey local laws and turn off your phone when requested.

Emergency Calls
To make an emergency call your phone must be turned on and in an area where there’s network coverage. Dial the national emergency number and press ‘send’. Explain exactly where you are and don’t hang up until help has arrived.

Working Temperature
The working temperature for the phone is between 0 Degree and 40 Degree Celcius. Please don’t use the phone outside the range. Using the phone under too high or too low temperature might cause problems.
At very high volume, prolonged listening to a mobile phone can damage your hearing.

Understanding your Phone

Your Phone

Keys/Touch Points

Power Key: To power on/off A1+ Duple, press and hold the power key for a few seconds on top of your phone. When Al+ Duple is ON, press the power key once to activate or deactivate the screen.
Home key ( ): Touch the key to return to the home screen.
Options key ( ): In standby mode, touch the key to set wallpaper, manage apps, and access to system settings. Touch it to view menu options.
Back key ( ): Touch to go back to the previous menu.
Volume Keys: control the volume by side volume keys of your phone.
USB port: connect cable or charger with the jack given on top of your phone
Earphone port: insert earphone here.

Description Icons

Inserting & Removing the Battery

Inserting the Battery
Open the battery cover on the back of your phone.
Align the battery’s contact points with those of the phone and gently press the battery down into place.
Replace the battery cover by clicking it back into position.
Removing the battery
Switch off your phone.
Open the battery cover. Gently shift the cover and open
Lift the battery up and out of your phone.
Note: The images may differ from the actual product.

Charging the battery

The rechargeable Li-ion battery that comes with your phone is ready to be used but is not charged. It is easy to do & can be done in 3 simple steps below:

Connect the charger to your phone, and plug it into a socket.
The battery indicator in the corner of the screen will scroll to show you it’s charging.
When fully charged, the battery indicator will stop scrolling.
Disconnect the charger from your mobile, and unplug it.

Power ON/OFF

Press the power key to power-ON/OFF the phone. When you turn your phone on, it’ll automatically check the SIM and show the following information on screen:

Input SIM1 PIN: If you’ve set a PIN for your SIM1.
Input SIM2 PIN: If you’ve set a PIN for your SIM2.

Note:
The PIN is supplied with your SIM. Please replace it with your own PIN code as soon as possible. Enter the wrong PIN three times, and your SIM will be locked. Then you’ll need to contact your network service provider to ask for a PUK code to unlock it. It is applicable for both the SIMs if you are using 2 SIM Cards.

Enter Main Menu

In Idle mode, press the Menu key to enter the main menu on the desktop and click the Home key to return.

Enter Sub Menu

Once at the main menu, click the icon to select the submenu, press Back Key to return to the previous menu, and press the Home Screen to return to the home screen.

Use Notification Panel

As a new notification appears in the notification area, slide down in the area to view the contents of the notification.

Expand Main Interface

The main interface may extend and exceed the screen width to provide more space for newly added shortcuts and tools. Slide your finger horizontally on the main interface to extend to the left or right area of the main interface.

Add icons on the main interface

You can long press the icon on the main menu until it’s enlarged and the mobile phone vibrates, and copies the icons in the main menu to the main interface.

Move icons on the main interface

Long press the icon on the main interface until it’s enlarged and the mobile phone vibrates.
Drag the icon to the desired position and then release it.

Delete icons on the main interface

Long press the icon on the main interface until it’s enlarged and the mobile phone vibrates.
Drag the icon to “Remove” to delete it.

Change wallpapers

Long press “Touch screen” to open the menu.
Choose from “Gallery /”Live Wallpapers”/ “Wallpapers”, Select the wallpaper and press “Set wallpaper” to complete.

Install APK through File Manager
APK is a supported file format for the Android mobile operating system.

Please copy the downloaded APK file into the SD card, and then insert the SD card into the phone
In Idle mode, click Main Menu to enter the main menu.
Click “File Manager” to enter the directory of the SD card.
Click the APK file you wish to install, and follow the installation

Using your Phone

Main Menu & Its Functions

Select to enter the main menu…
Allows you to view a list of features available in your phone-

Clock
Allows you to set the Alarm from Clock.
Browser
Browse the internet. Search engine- default set as Google.
Calculator
Allows you to make tedious calculations quickly.
Calendar
View the calendar & add events.
Camera
Allows you to click pictures anytime you want. Your A1+ Duple has a High Definition camera which ensures you always click good quality of pictures and stores them under the Gallery folder. In Camera, easily choose Camcorder to record Video Files.
Contact
To see your list of Contacts. Access phonebook through this function.
Email
Allows you set up your POP/IMAP email accounts.
Gallery
Allows you to save & view photos & videos.
Play Store
Log in to your Gmail account to view all the applications & download from thousands of applications available under the Google Market called Play Store.
Note:
To use this app please connect to an internet connection.
Messaging
Allow you to view messages sent & received as a thread.
Music
View the list of songs available on your phone. View the artists
Phone
Allow you to make quick outgoing calls.
File Manager
You could install the files in APK format & also view your files.
Settings
Modify settings under the following-
SIM management
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth data
Usage Audio profiles
Display
Storage
Battery
Apps
Location Access
Security
Language & Input
Backup & Reset
Date & Time
Schedule power on & off
Accessibility
Developer options
About phone
SIM Toolkit
This service is provided by the operator. It provides many types of personalized message services.
Sound Recorder
Allows you to record sounds.
Videos
View from the list of videos.

Wi-Fi

Karbonn A1+ Duple supports Wi-Fi which allows you to connect with a Wireless connection. This is useful for surfing the internet on the phon e

Go to Settings–Wifi, and activate the WiFi.
Enter WiFi, and select the hotspot you want to connect.
If the the hotspot needs a password, you have to enter the right password first, and then use the WiFi

Inputting Text

Intelligent keyboard
A1+ Duple automatically corrects and suggests words as you type.
Cut, Copy and Paste
Touch and hold text content to bring up the magnifying glass, and then slide your finger to move the insertion points. Then choose to cut, copy, or paste. It is very easy to copy text from web pages, email, or text messages.

Maintenance

Use a dry soft cloth to wipe general dirt. Do not use a hard cloth, benzene or thinner to wipe the phone, otherwise, the surface of the phone will be scratched or could even result in the fading of colour.

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 phone:

Always keep the small parts of the phone away from children.
Keep the device dry. Precipitation, humidity, and all types of liquids or moisture can contain minerals that will rust electronic circuits. If your device does get wet, remove the battery, and allow the device to dry completely before replacing it.
Do not use or store the device in dusty, dirty areas. Its moving parts and electronic components can be damaged.
Do not store the device in high or cold temperatures. High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices and damage batteries.
Do not attempt to open the device other than as instructed in this guide.
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 paint the device. Paint can clog the moving parts and prevent proper operation. \
Use indoor chargers.