• Application and features may vary by country or region. • Certain features of this device may have performance issues due to user environment, programs in use, or peripheral device usage. Bluebird is not liable for any issue caused by applications or accessories from any provider other than Bluebird.
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Contents About this manual Overview Package Components ....................... 6 Your Device ........................7 Getting Started Cards ..........................8 Installing the Cards ....................... 8 Removing the Cards ..................... 9 Battery ..........................10 Installing the Battery ....................10 Removing the Battery ....................11 Charging the Battery....................
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Resizing Tiles ......................23 Removing Tiles ......................23 Setting Background ....................23 App Menu ........................24 Microsoft Account ......................24 Creating Your Microsoft Account ................25 Using Your Device with Ease ................... 26 Quick Actions ......................26 Saving Photos and Stuff to OneDrive ................. 26 Setting Date and Time ....................
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Microsoft PowerPoint ....................37 Microsoft OneNote ..................... 38 Continuing with a Document on Another Device ............38 Calendar .......................... 39 Viewing your Schedule ....................39 Adding a Task ......................39 Adding an Appointment ....................40 Using Multiple Calendars ................... 40 Calculator ........................
Overview Package Components The package includes: BM180 device Battery Battery cover Micro USB cable Optional accessories: Protection film , adapter plug (220V), power adapter for direct charging, 1-slot cradle, 1-slot cradle power adapter, 4-slot cradle, 4-slot cradle power adapter, vehicle charger, user manual NOTE To purchase optional accessories, contact your sales representative.
Your Device Barcode scanner Front camera Rear camera PTT button Receiver Status light for charging LED flash Illumination sensor Barcode scanning button Battery lock Volume up button Volume down button Battery cover Touchscreen Search button Start button Back button Power button Speaker Microphone Headset jack...
Getting Started Cards There are three slots for inserting SAM, micro SD, and micro SIM cards in the back of your device. • A SAM card is required for security transactions that are made through your device. It validates the credit cards and a device. It also includes the company information. • A micro SD card is required for external storage.
Micro SD card Align a micro SD card with the slot. Make sure that the gold contacts on the card are facing down. Slide the card into the slot. It clicks when it is properly inserted. Micro SIM card Align a micro SIM card with the slot. Make sure that the gold contacts on the card are facing down.
Battery BM180 uses a 3,000 mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable battery. Install the provided battery before starting to charge the device. Installing the Battery Turn the battery lock counterclockwise to unlock the battery cover. Use the notch and lift the battery cover. Remove the cover completely.
Replace the cover. Insert the bottom of the cover first and then press around the edge of the cover until it clicks into place. Turn the battery lock clockwise to lock the battery cover. Removing the Battery Remove the battery cover as described in Installing the Battery on page Use the notches at the top of the battery to pull out.
Charging the Battery Charge the device first when using the device for the first time or have not used it for a long time. The device can be charged with a charger or a cradle. You can also charge the battery by connecting it to your computer with the provided micro USB cable.
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To charge with the cradle Place the device on the cradle as shown the following image. Connect the power adapter with the cradle, and plug it into a power outlet. NOTE You can also take out the battery from the device and charge it separately on a cradle. Getting Started 13...
Extending the Battery Life Find the balance between getting the most out of your device while getting the battery life you need. The easiest way is to use battery saver mode. When the device goes into battery saver mode, you may not be able to use some features that use battery in the background or may not able to change the settings of all applications There are some other ways to improve battery life power on your device.
Basic Turning the Device on and off To turn on the device, press and hold the Power button for a few seconds. To turn off the device, press and hold the Power button, drag down the “slide down to power off” message. NOTE To turn on or off the screen, press the Power button shortly.
Resetting the Device If your device does not work properly or get stuck due to unknown errors, you can force the device to restart. Press and hold the Volume down and Power buttons at the same time until the device vibrates.
Tapping and Holding Place and leave your finger on an item or the screen for a few seconds to access more detailed menus or options. Dragging Place your finger on the item or the screen for a few seconds and move the finger around the screen to move the item or move through screens.
Swiping Place your finger on the screen and flick the finger quickly to any direction you want to move to scroll through menus or pages. Zooming in or out Place two fingers on the screen and spread the fingers apart to zoom in. Pull the fingers together to zoom out.
Locking and Unlocking the Device Use the lock screen to protect your device and its data. The device gets locked if it is not in use for a specified period by default. To unlock the device, press the Power button to turn on the screen and flick up on the lock screen. To lock the device, press the Power button to protect your device and its data.
Start Screen The Start screen is where you open applications and utilities. It is filled with Live Tiles that display real time notifications and updates such as missed calls and received messages, the latest news and weather forecasts, your friends’ online statuses, and more. Status bar Live tiles Search button...
Icons The status bar appears at the top of the screen. It displays the status and notification icons providing you with the current time, battery status, network connectivity, signal strength, and much more. NOTE When the icons on the status bar are hidden, tap the status bar on the screen to make the icons appear temporarily.
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Icons Description Indicates that a Wi-Fi connection is being used to transfer data. Indicates that a cellular data connection is shared with other devices over Wi-Fi. Indicates the battery power level. Indicates that the battery is charging. Indicates the battery saver mode in on. Indicates the battery power or state of the battery is not currently known.
Customizing Your Start Screen You can personalize the Start screen by rearranging and resizing the tiles, and changing the background. Adding Tiles The tiles allow you to launch an application or activate a feature quickly, and see updates on their tiles at a glance without opening them. Tap and hold any of the following items, and tap pin to start.
App Menu Swipe over from the Start screen, all applications and programs on your device, including the ones that are installed in the system and the ones that you downloaded, are displayed, in alphabetical order, in the App menu. To search an application, swipe up or down in the App menu. You can also tap a letter to jump to a section of the alphabet or tap the Search button and type letters of an application to directly find the specific application.
• Back up your device on OneDrive. • Play Xbox games. • Get your avatar and gaming achievements on your device, and add to them when you play games on your device. • Keep track of and lock your lost device with Find My Device. • Get feeds from social networking services to your People hub.
Using Your Device with Ease Make it easier to see, hear, and use the device with its built-in accessibility features. Go to Settings > ease of access and make the text size bigger, set a high-contrast theme, set the screen to magnify, and more to fit your individual needs. Quick Actions Access the most frequently used settings quickly with quick action.
Setting Date and Time The date and time are automatically set based on the networks you are connected to. To set the date and time manually Go to Settings > date+time and switch Set automatically to Off. If you turn off the option, the options for setting date and time will be activated.
Barcode Scanner BM180 includes the 2D barcode scanner. To use the barcode scanning function, Unlock the screen, open a barcode scanning application. Press the Barcode scanning button(s) on the sides of your device. The red LED light will come up on the barcode scanner on the top of your device.
Card Payment To read cards, use Magnetic Stripe Reader (MSR). NOTE A SAM card is required to use this feature. For information about a SAM card, refer to Installing the Cards on page The new card payment feature, MSR, is only available for the models with MSR installed. MSR can be installed to your device only through our service center.
Application With your PB30, use various applications including the ones that are installed in the system and the ones that you downloaded. Phone-related applications are only available for the models with the phone features equipped. Email Use this application to send or view emails. On the Start screen, tap .
Reading an Email On the Start screen, tap In the mailbox, tap an email to open. Read the email. - To save the attachment in the device, tap the attachment > > save to phone. - To reply only to the sender or reply to all other recipients including the sender, tap >...
Taking Photos On the Start screen, tap and make sure that camera mode is set to Aim the camera at the object and adjust the image as described in Camera Tips on page 33. To zoom in or out, spread two fingers apart on the screen and pinch. or the viewfinder to take a photo.
Camera Tips Here are some tips to help you get the most out of your camera. • To switch between camera modes, from the viewfinder, tap for single photo mode, for burst mode, or for video mode. • To zoom in or out, place two fingers on the screen, and spread the fingers apart or pull them together.
Internet Use this application to browse the Internet. Defining Internet Connections Change the Wi-Fi and mobile data settings to reduce your data costs while using the web and data services. Using a Wi-Fi connection is generally faster and less expensive than using a mobile data connection.
Opening Multiple Webpages When you want to visit several webpages at the same time, you can open up to 6 browser tabs and switch between them. On the Start screen, tap > • To open a new page, tap • To switch between webpages, tap the tab image you want to switch to. The selected webpage will display in full screen.
Viewing Microsoft Office Documents Open and view Word documents, Excel workbooks, or PowerPoint presentations on your device. On the Start screen, tap Swipe to recent or places. - When swiping to recent, skip to the step 4. - When swiping to places, go to the next step. Tap the location of the file you want to view Tap a Word, Excel, or PowerPoint file.
Microsoft Excel To create an Excel workbook On the Start screen, tap and swipe to recent. > a blank Excel file or a template. Tap a cell or the text box, and enter values or text. - To switch between worksheets or charts in a workbook, tap - To calculate (sum, average, etc.) numbers in a range of cells quickly, tap - To find a word or number data, tap - To sort numbers in a range of cells, tap...
Microsoft OneNote You can write your notes with Microsoft OneNote Mobile and you can always have your notes with you. To write a note On the App menu, tap OneNote > Type a title and your text. - To add a to-do list, tap - To add other types of lists, tap - To change the type of list, tap >...
Calendar Use this application to create, view, and manage events. Viewing your Schedule Browse your events in various calendar views. On the App menu, and tap Calendar. Swipe left or right to switch between the calendar views. To view a whole month, in the day or agenda view, tap To view a specific day, in the day or agenda view, tap >...
Adding an Appointment Add appointments to the calendar. On the App menu, and tap Calendar. Swipe to to-do or agenda and tap Tap and type the appointment details. Tap more details > Reminder and set the date and time. to save the appointment in your calendar. To edit or delete an appointment, tap and hold the task, and then tap edit or delete.
Connectivity Connect to the Internet and other devices with various connection types. Wi-Fi Find out more about using the Wi-Fi connection. Wi-Fi connections Your device periodically checks for and notifies you of available connections. The notification appears briefly at the top of the screen. To manage your Wi-Fi connections, tap the notification.
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To pair with a Bluetooth device Pair your device with Bluetooth compatible devices, such as a wireless headset and car kits. On the App menu, tap Settings > Bluetooth. Tap to switch Status to On Make sure the Bluetooth device is on. NOTE You may need to start the pairing process from the headset.
Device Specifications Physical characteristics Dimension (W x H x D) 77.95 x 152.1 x 16.7mm Weight 261 g Display 5-inch HD Eyelluminate™ Display; 1280 x 720 pixel Standard battery Rechargable, 3.7 V, 3,000 mAh, Li-ion Extended battery Rechargable, 3.7 V, 4,500 mAh, Li-ion Customer-accessible MicroSD slot for removable memory Expansion Slot cards up to 64 GB...
Communication options WWPN Radio (optional) 4G LTE, HSPA+/HSPA/UMTS, EDGE/GSM WLAN Radio (optional) 802.11 a/b/g/n (802.11n 2.4GHz and 5GHz) WPAN Radio (optional) Bluetooth Class II V4.0 Payment options MSR (optional) Integrated magnetic stripe reader NFC (optional) Integrated contactless card reader NOTE Please ask your sales representative for the specs not listed above.
Troubleshooting The battery does not charge properly. • Ensure that your device and the charging cable is connected and the LED lamp is working properly. • If the battery does not charge completely, it may be dead or defective. Replace a battery with new one.
Safety and Handling WARNING Please read this safety and handling information carefully. Failure to follow the information provided may result in fire, electric shock, or other property damage or bodily injuries General precautions These simple guidelines will help you for operating your device properly, maintaining it safe, and experience satisfactory services.
Battery and charging • Improper battery use may cause fire, explosion, or other hazard. • If the battery is taken apart by impact, applied heat, submersion, or hole-drilling, there is a risk of a dangerous explosion. Keep away from children and animals. • Do not make any improper contact on battery contact pin with necklaces, coins or any electric conductors.
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This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications, However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Hereby, Bluebird Inc. declares that this BM180 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directive 1999/5/EC. Use only power supplies listed in the user manual. Adapter Info: • Manufacturer: Phihong (Switching Power Supply) • Model: PSAA10R-050 • Input: 100-240 V, 0.4 A, 50-60 Hz...
The replacement shall be equivalent to a new product in the aspect of performance. • Warranty of Bluebird is valid in the countries where the Bluebird products are distributed by Bluebird. (Contract for additional warranty service like field service) • Bluebird products may contain the recycled products, components or materials...
• Do not intentionally damage the label on the product. • Damaged label may result in a disadvantage to the customer. • When you return the product to Bluebird for service, please put the product in a protective box. • Warranty will not be provided for any damage occurring during delivery. We recommend you to use the box and protective cover supplied with the product.
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input of the system, personal developments) • Default due to a mistake on the part of the customer - Default due to inappropriate or careless use of the product (dropping, submersion under water, shock, damage, unreasonable operations, etc) - Default due to a repair or unauthorized technician - Default caused intentionally or by carelessness of the customer - Default due to the use of fraudulent parts or components • Other cases...
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