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  • Page 1 PURE XL USER MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety Information ........................... 3 Introduction ............................... 6 Call Functions ............................7 Notifications Bar ............................9 Contacts..............................11 Messaging .............................. 15 Bluetooth & Wi-Fi ........................... 17 Opera Browser ............................19 Gmail ............................... 21 Play Store ............................... 23 Camera ..............................24 Chameleon .............................

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    Gallery..............................26 Music ............................... 28 Sound Recorder ............................. 31 File Explorer ............................32 Calendar ..............................33 Alarm Clock ............................34 Settings ..............................35 Security ..............................42 Smart Gestures ............................44 NFC ................................. 60 Storage ..............................61 Troubleshooting ............................. 63 Safety Information...
  • Page 4 Please carefully read the terms below: Use Safely Do not use the phone in situations where it might cause danger. Transportation Safety Please observe all transportation laws and regulations. Please drive with both hands on the wheel. PLEASE DRIVE RESPONSIBLY - DO NOT TEXT AND DRIVE Hospital Safety Please follow hospital rules and limitations.
  • Page 5 Make sure your mobile phone is switched on and in a service area. In home screen, tap the phone key and dial the emergency number. Accessories and Batteries Use only Blu authorized batteries and accessories. Information Backup Remember to keep a written record of all important information.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    - Avoid using the charger near or around liquids. If the charger comes in contact with water or any liquids, immediately unplug it from the outlet to reduce the risk of overheating, charger malfunction, electric shock or fire. Hazardous Waste – Battery Disposal Warning: Do not throw away batteries with uncontrolled daily waste.

  • Page 7: Call Functions

    Power On and Off On - Please ensure the SIM card has been properly inserted into the phone. Long press the Power key to switch the phone on. Off - In standby mode, long press on Power key until an options menu appears. Select Power Off in the menu to power off the phone.
  • Page 8 while in the dial pad brings up the dial menu option which gives access to Blacklist, Speed Dial, and Call Settings options. To maintain organized, the call log has Recent Calls and Contact set up in quick tabs. Call Logs Every telephone number called and received will be saved in the phones call log.

  • Page 9: Notifications Bar

    can be dialed by clicking the dial icon on the screen. When the number appears on the list, click it to view details. To delete a call from the call history, press the menu key and select delete call log. Notifications Bar The notification bar is located on the top of the screen which contains useful and important information regarding your phone and the applications that are installed.
  • Page 10 Pending Notifications and Applications Quick Notification Settings Notification Settings The notification settings window provides shortcuts to different phone settings for quick access. Click on any of the shortcut notification icons to power on or off. Note: To clear notifications, drag down the notification bar and click the clear notification icon on the upper right hand part of the notification screen (an X as shown in the figure).

  • Page 11: Contacts

    Sound, and Vibrate. Contacts Enter: Click on the applications menu and select contacts.  The default display is the phone contacts and SIM card contacts.  The contacts are organized alphabetically by default.
  • Page 12 Search Note: Saving your contacts to your Google account facilitates both storage and synchronization with multiple entries across different handsets and tablets. When syncing your Gmail with a new phone, all your stored Google contacts are automatically synced with the new phone. Add Contact Click the Search icon to enter the contact search interface.
  • Page 13  Select to save your contacts to your Google account, the phone or the SIM card.  You may enter different contact details which include adding a picture, name, telephone number, group, address, and email among other options.  Click to save contact. Contact information entry field...
  • Page 14 Note: You may add individual contacts to any of the home screens by entering the contacts menu, clicking on the specific contact, pressing menu, and then selecting the ‘Place on home screen’ option. You can also share contacts via MMS, Gmail, Bluetooth, and other share options within the same settings menu. Delete Contact ...

  • Page 15: Messaging

    1. Press the Contacts icon to enter the phonebook. 2. Press the menu key and select Import / Export 3. Select the source you want to copy the contacts from. Once selected click next and select the destination where you want the contact to be copied to then select the desired contacts to be copied. Messaging You may use this function to exchange text messages and multimedia messages with your family and friends.
  • Page 16 Add Recipient Text message entry field Attachment options Send an SMS Application Menu » Messaging » New message (or shortcut icon)  Click the contact icon to enter text message recipient  Compose Text Message and click Send...

  • Page 17: Bluetooth & Wi-Fi

    Send an MMS When creating message, the default message style is SMS. The message will automatically convert to MMS when adding an attachment or when surpassing 10 pages of SMS messages.  Click the attachment icon in the messaging interface. ...
  • Page 18 List of available Bluetooth devices Note: The maximum detecting time of the phone is 2 minutes Power on Wi-Fi Settings » Wi-Fi and select to power on Wi-Fi  Click on the desired Wi-Fi network to be connected. Note: Unsecured networks can be connected to directly - secured networks require a password or credentials prior to connection.

  • Page 19: Opera Browser

    To display advanced options, click on the available option tab. The network connection screen displays the password field Opera Browser Menu Functions Settings...
  • Page 20 App Layout • This option changes the layout of the browser New Tabs • This option adds additional tabs Clear Browsing Data • This option clears any data stored Off Road Images • Check to select between different image qualities Browser Options History Displays recent web pages...

  • Page 21: Gmail

    Click menu to access the Opera internet browser options Gmail Gmail is Google’s free email service. To access the Gmail program, click the applications menu and click on the Gmail icon and either sign in with your existing account or follow the instructions to create a new account.
  • Page 22 Note: In order to keep accounts streamlined with Google services, your Gmail account user name and password will be used for some Google programs which include: Google Play Store, Google Drive, Google Photos, Google +, Google Calendar, and Google Wallet. The Gmail inbox is separated by default in three different categories.

  • Page 23: Play Store

    Play Store Google Play allows you to download music, movies, and games directly to your device. To access the Google Play Store, click on the applications menu and then the Play Store icon. Note: You will need to log in to your Google account when configuring the phone or entering the Play Store for the first time.

  • Page 24: Camera

    Camera Prior to use: It is suggested that you insert SD card before using the camera or video camera. All photos or videos taken by the phone should be typically stored in the memory card for storage of large capacity images and videos.

  • Page 25: Chameleon

    Camera Options Select between Camera & Video Chameleon Theme Color...

  • Page 26: Gallery

    Take a picture of any scene or object and change the phone’s theme colors to match the picture that was taken. Take a picture and move the circle around to select the color or shade. Once selected click preview Preview the color selected Gallery...
  • Page 27 Open Images Click on the Applications Menu then click on the Gallery icon. Pictures and videos are stored in separate albums or folders Share Pictures You may share pictures by sending them through different types of installed applications. You may also send pictures through the MMS message function by attaching a picture and also via Bluetooth.

  • Page 28: Music

    Adjust Image Press Menu and select edit to adjust images. You may select from different effects that may include: Vintage, Black and White, Instant, Latte, Litho, X-Process, Crop, Rotate, Mirror, Straighten, Vignette, Contrast, Exposure, Auto color, Shadows, and Vibrancy among other options. Crop Pictures Click menu and crop to adjust the size of the picture.
  • Page 29 Song Status Track Controls Search Music You may choose to search for music from media folder through artist name, song name, album name. The following formats are available: AMR, MIDI, MP3, WAV, and OGG.
  • Page 30 You may search music from Artist or Song You may also save, play, and organize music through playlists Set Music Player in the Background Click on the Home key to move the Music Player to the background. You will see an icon on the status bar indicating that the music player is active.

  • Page 31: Sound Recorder

    Music icon while the music player is in the background Scroll down on the notification bar for music player controls while on background Sound Recorder You may send any recorded audio via the File Manager by selecting any of the default share options which include Bluetooth, MMS, Google Drive and Gmail.

  • Page 32: File Explorer

    Recording Time Recording Controls It is suggested that you save all your recordings in your SD card for maximum storage capacity. Please ensure the SD card is installed for extended storage space. File Explorer The file manager allows you to search and organize your stored phone files conveniently and efficiently...

  • Page 33: Calendar

    through one program. Scroll and search through the File Manager for stored phone files. You may also search or add new folders from the File Manager interface Calendar The calendar helps keep track of your life’s most important moments in one application.

  • Page 34: Alarm Clock

    Click on the Date then click on New (+) to enter a new event Enter Calendar information that ranges from Name, Location, among other options Alarm Clock Click on the Clock icon then click the alarm tab to enter the alarm clock interface. This option allows you to add and edit alarms.

  • Page 35: Settings

    Click to add, edit or delete alarms Then click on the specific hour and minute to set the alarm. Settings Wireless & Networks...
  • Page 36 Airplane Mode  Turn on Airplane Mode. Note: When in flight mode, all network connections will turn off automatically. Mobile Networks  Mobile Data Connection settings (APN, Preferred Networks) Wi-Fi  Settings » Wi-Fi to power on. When on, the Wi-Fi will automatically search for available networks.
  • Page 37  Airplane Mode Note: Airplane mode will turn off all network connections automatically. Basic Settings Date & Time  Date and Time adjustment.  Select Date Format - There are 3 kinds of formats you can choose from: Month-Day-Year, Day-Month-Year and Year-Month-Day. Sound &...
  • Page 38  Setup quick settings permissions Display  Brightness, Wallpaper, Sleep, Daydream, Font Size, and Rotation Security Set up basic screen locks: Use slide, pattern, PIN or password to lock the screen.  Pattern: The initial set up will include simple unlock instructions and examples. Click to continue the security pattern step.
  • Page 39 times, the SIM and PIN codes will be automatically locked. You will need the PUK code to unlock the phone which is available through your service provider. If you enter the PUK code incorrectly 10 times, the SIM card will be permanently locked. Please see your service provider for a new SIM card ...
  • Page 40 Suspend Option  Sets a quick access button on the home screen. You may long the press the button to hide it in notification bar. Hardware LED Light  Set LED light reminders. Storage  View phone memory usage information and set default write disk. System Scheduled power on &...
  • Page 41  Spell checker, voice typing, text-to-speech, Google voice typing. Backup & Reset  Backup Data – Will back up all application data, WLAN passwords, and other settings to Google's servers  Restore to Factory Settings – Restores phone and erases all stored data completely. Accounts ...

  • Page 42: Security

     You may print files via Cloud Ready printers (Please check Google Cloud Print website for printer compatibility information) Developer Options If the phone does not display Developer options, press build number seven (7) times in the about phone tab. ...
  • Page 43 Add a fingerprint Place your finger on the fingerprint sensor and follow the on screen instructions. Note: Up to 5 fingerprints can be registered on the device.

  • Page 44: Smart Gestures

    Smart Gestures The smart gestures system allows you to control your phone through movements which allow a more convenient and efficient user experience. To access smart gestures: Settings > Advanced Settings > Smart Gestures Smart Dial Call someone automatically by bringing the phone to your face. ...
  • Page 45 Smart Answer Answer a phone call automatically by bringing the phone to your face.
  • Page 46 Pause Alarm Flip the phone to pause the on-going alarm.
  • Page 48 Black Screen Gestures Draw a pattern while the phone is in sleep mode to quickly access different applications.
  • Page 49 Smart Vibration Remind A vibration reminds you of any unread messages or missed calls.
  • Page 50 Smart Bright Screen When front camera detects your face, the screen will not lock or enter sleep mode. Note: The following issues may prevent the smart gesture from working properly: - The user is not facing directly to the screen - The light is too strong or too dark - The front camera in use by other applications...
  • Page 51 Double Click Wake While the phone is in sleep mode, double tap the screen to wake up the phone.
  • Page 52 Air Gesture While in sleep mode, wave your palm slowly over the screen to wake up the phone.
  • Page 53 Touchless Unlock While in sleep mode, wave your palm slowly over the screen to wake up and unlock the phone.
  • Page 54 Touchless Desktop Control While on the home screen, wave your palm to the left or right to slide the screen to the corresponding direction.
  • Page 55 While on the home screen, wave your palm downward from the top of the mobile phone to lock the screen.
  • Page 56 While on the home screen, wave your palm upward from the bottom of the mobile phone to enter the wallpaper section.
  • Page 57 Touchless Image Browsing Wave your palm left or right slowly over the top of the phone to view the previous/next image.
  • Page 58 Touchless Video Control Wave your palm left or right slowly over the top of the phone to play or pause. Wave your palm up or down to control the volume.

  • Page 60: Nfc

    Near Field Communications Near field communication (NFC) is a technology of smartphones and other devices to establish radio...

  • Page 61: Storage

    communication with each other by touching the devices together or bringing them within a short proximity. NFC Exchange Place two devices together to exchange contacts, pictures, music, videos, and files. Place two devices together to transfer date between them Storage...
  • Page 62 Connect the phone with the USB cable provided. Once connected, a connection interface will appear. In the connection mode interface, select one of the available options to transfer files to your computer. You may select to transfer files through File Copy. For pictures or images, select View Photo...

  • Page 63: Troubleshooting

     Make sure that the battery is inserted correctly.  Ensure that the battery being used is a BLU approved battery.  Double check if the charger connector is properly connected to the phone. Note: Connect charger only after the battery has been inserted.
  • Page 64  Please keep in mind that standby time relates directly to phone usage (Internet, Text, Voice Calls, Maps, etc.).  Batteries typically have to be replaced after a year of use. The phone cannot connect to the network (Voice or Data) ...
  • Page 65 The information provided in this user manual is subject to change without notice and BLU Products reserves the right to modify the manual at any given time. BLU Products has made every effort to ensure that this user manual is accurate and disclaims responsibility and liability for any inaccuracies or omissions.

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