User Manual

Karbonn A52
User Manual

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INTRODUCTION

Thanks for choosing our Android smart phone.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.

Disclaimer
Karbonn Mobiles reserves all the rights to change the
specifications and the content of this manual without any prior
information.

Some contents and services accessible through this device

belong to third parties and are protected by copyright, patent,
trademark and or other intellectual laws.

Third Party services may be terminated or interrupted at any

time. Karbonn does not bear any responsibility or authority for
the warranty or usage of these applications.

Never attempt to disassemble your phone. You alone are

responsible for how you use your phone and any
consequences of its use.

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Table of Contents

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1 Safety
Safety................................................................................
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2 Understanding your Phone
Phone..............................................
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3 Using your Phone
Phone.............................................................
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4 Inputting Text
Text...................................................................
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5 Maintenance
Maintenance....................................................................
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6 Taking Care of your Device
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� Safety
1.1 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 0.687 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.

1.2 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.

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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. Unauthorised 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.

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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.

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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.

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� Understanding your Phone

2.1 Your Phone

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2.2 Description Icons

Note: Icons are only for demonstration; they may differ
in actual device.

Icons Descriptions Icons Descriptions

Shows the phone’s Show the phone’s
network signal strength. battery capacity.
Speaker has been
You have unread SMS.
activated.

Call on hold USB storage Turned on.

The ringing type is

Flight Mode
set on Vibration.
Wi fi is ON Data network in use.
You have missed
A clock alarm is active.
calls.

In call Bluetooth ON

2.3 Inserting & Removing SIM

cards,T-flash & 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 clicking it back into
position

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Removing the battery

1. Switch off your phone.
2. Open the battery cover.Gently shift the cover and open
3. Lift the battery up and out of your phone.

To install the SIM card

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Your device is supports 2 SIM cards

1)Remove the battery if it is installed.
2)Locate the SIM card slot, and then insert the SIM card with
its gold contacts facing down and its cut-off corner facing out
the card slot.

3)Slide the SIM card completely into the slot.

To install the T-Flash card

To have additional storage for your images, videos, music, and
files, you can purchase a memory card and install it into your
device.
1) Make sure that your device is turned off, and then remove
the back cover.
2) Remove the battery if it is installed.
3) Locate the memory card slot on the upper part of the

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exposed right panel.

4) Insert the memory card into the slot according to the

indication icon.
To remove the memory card, perform converse installations.
Note: make sure the power is off before inserting or removing
the SIM cards and memory card to avoid damages.

2.4 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.

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2.5 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
PIN: If you’ve set a PIN for your SIM1.
� Input SIM2 PIN
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.

2.6 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.

2.7 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.

2.8 Use Notification Panel

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

2.9 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.

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2.10 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.

2.11 Move icons on the main

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

2.12 Delete icons on the main

interface
1. Long press the icon on the main interface until it’s
enlarged and the mobile phone vibrates.

2. Drag the icon to “Remove” to delete it.

2.13 Change wallpapers

1. Long press screen in idle interface to open the menu.
2. Choose from “Gallery /”Live Wallpapers”/ “Wallpapers”,
and Select the wallpaper and press “Set wallpaper” to
complete.

2.14 Install APK through File

Manager

APK is a supported file format for the Android mobile

operating system.
a) Please copy the downloaded APK file into the SD card, and
then insert the SD card into the phone.

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b) In Idle mode, click Main Menu to enter the main

menu.
c) Click “File Manager” to enter the directory of SD card.

d) Click the APK file you wish to install, and follow the
installation wizard.

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� Using your Phone

3.1 Main Menu & Its Functions

Select to enter the main menu…

Allows you to view a list of features available in your phone-

1. Clock
Allows you to set the Alarm from Clock.

2. Browser
Browse the internet. Search engine- default set as Google.

3. Calculator
Allows you to make tedious calculations quickly.

4. Calendar
View the calendar & add events.

5. Camera
Allows you to click pictures anytime you want. Your smart
phone has 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.

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6. Contact
To see your list of Contacts. Access phonebook through this
function.

7. Email
Allows you set up your POP/IMAP email accounts.

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8. Gallery
Allows you to save & view photos & videos.

9. 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.

10. Messaging
Allow you to view messages sent & received as a thread.

11. Music
View the list of songs available in your phone. View the artists,
albums, playlists & more.

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12. Phone
Allow you to make quick outgoing calls.

13. File Manager

You could install the files in APK format & also view your files.

14. Settings
Modify settings under the following-
� SIM management
� Wi-Fi
� Bluetooth
� Data Usage
� Audio profiles
� Display
� Storage
� Battery
� Apps
� Location access

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� Security
� Language & Input
� Backup & Reset
� Date & Time
� Schedule power on & off
� Accessibility
� Developer options
� About phone

15. SIM Toolkit

This service is provided by the operator. It provides many types
of personalized message services.

16. Sound Recorder

Allows you to record sounds.

17. Video player

View from list of videos.

3.2
Wi-Fi
Your Smart
Phone
supports
Wi-Fi which
allows you to connect with a Wireless connection.This is useful
for surfing internet on phone

�� Go to Settings--Wifi, activate the WiFi.

�� Enter WiFi, select the hotspot you want to
connect.
�� If the the hotspot needs password, you have to
enter the right password first, and then use the WiFi properly.

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� Inputting Text

Intelligent keyboard
Your smart phone 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.

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� 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.

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� 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 temperature.
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.

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