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Table of Contents Safety Information ........................... 4 Introduction ............................... 9 Call Functions ............................10 Notifications Bar ............................. 12 Google Contacts ..................Error! Bookmark not defined. Messaging .............................. 17 Bluetooth & Wi-Fi ......................... 22 Opera Browser ..........................25 Gmail ............................27...
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Play Store ............................. 28 Camera ............................31 BLU Music Player ........................33 Next Radio ............................ 36 Sound Recorder ..........................38 File Manager ..........................39 Calendar ............................41 Clock .............................. 43...
Settings ............................45 USB Storage ..........................51 Troubleshooting ..........................52 Safety Information 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.
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Please turn off your mobile phone when near medical instruments. Airport Safety Remember to follow all airport and flight safety regulations. Chemical Warning Do not use your mobile phone around fuels or chemicals. Temperature Warning Do not subject your phone to extreme temperature conditions. Water Hazard Your phone is not waterproof.
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> For better performance and longer battery life, it is recommended that you charge the battery fully before using the mobile phone for the first time. > The optimum performance of a new battery is typically achieved after two or three complete charge cycles.
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GRAND X ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS / ESPECIFICACIONES ELÉCTRICAS / ESPECIFICAÇÕES ELÉTRICAS / CARACTERISTIQUES ÉLECTRIQUES BATTERY | BATERÍA | BATERIA | BATTERIE CAPACITY VOLTAGE BATTERY TYPE POWER CAPACIDAD VOLTAJE TIPO DE BATERÍA POTENCIA CAPACIDADE VOLTAGEM TIPO DE BATERIA POTÊNCIA CAPACITÉ TENSION TYPE DE BATTERIE...
Hazardous Waste – Battery Disposal Warning: Do not throw away batteries with uncontrolled daily waste. The marking in this manual indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed with household trash at the end of its working life. If the batteries are not disposed of properly, the substances included can cause harm to human health and the environment.
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Installation of the SIM Card Warning: Please keep the SIM card out of the reach of children. The SIM card and its contact are easily damaged due to scratching or bending. Please use caution when carrying, installing or taking out the SIM card.
Call Functions At the dial keyboard, enter the phone number and then click the dial key. If dialing an extension, you may click the dial pad icon in the bottom of the screen to open the interface and enter the number of the extension.
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Call Log History Call Logs Every telephone number called and received will be saved in the phones call log. All recently called numbers in the call log can be dialed by clicking on the contact tile in the speed dial tab, or by clicking on...
the contact and selecting call back in the recent tab. 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. You may remove one or multiple calls.
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Quick Settings Menu Button Pending Notifications and Applications Quick Notification Settings Clear Notification Button Notification Settings The notification settings panel 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 screen (3 horizontal lines).
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Google Contacts Open Contacts » To access Click on the applications menu then on the Contacts icon. The default display is the phone contacts and SIM card contacts. *The contacts are organized alphabetically by default New Google Contacts Icon Add Contact...
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Click the Search icon to enter the contact search interface. Any numbers or letters associated with any of the contacts saved in the list will be shown in the search results. Add New Contact Click the add contact icon (+) to add contact. ...
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Delete Contact Long press the contacts to select Click on Delete button to delete Delete the Contacts button Select some of the contacts Note: You may also search for an individual contact in the google contact. Once the contact is found click...
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the contact name to enter the contact profile, press the menu key to bring up the contact menu and select delete to eliminate from the google contact Import / Export Contacts Click on setting button to select Import/Export Contacts menu Import Contacts Menu Export Contacts Menu...
Google Messaging You may use this function to exchange text messages and multimedia messages with your family and friends. The messages to and from the same contact or phone number will be saved into a single conversation so you may see the entire message history conveniently. Open Messaging »...
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Send as SMS Application Menu > Messaging > New message (or shortcut icon) » Click the contact icon to enter text message recipient » Compose Text Message and click Send 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.
Bluetooth & Wi-Fi Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology that devices can use to exchange information and connect to different types of devices that include headsets and other devices. Power on Bluetooth » To access Click on the Settings icon then on Bluetooth and select to power on Bluetooth »...
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List of available Bluetooth devices Note: The maximum detecting time of the phone is 2 minutes Power on Wi-Fi » To access Click on the Settings icon then on 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.
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To display advanced options, click on the available option tab. The network connection screen displays the password field and also displays advanced connection options...
Opera Browser Opera is the fast and safe way to navigate with your Android phone. Quick Access eyelashes History Displays a history of recent webpages Quick Access Show your favorite sites, bookmarks and saved pages as an image gallery. Add folders or rearrange your speed dial with a single finger Discover Get recommendations from top news, arts, business, entertainment and other popular categories based...
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Delete navigation data »This function deletes any stored data Click menu to access the Opera Mini 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. Note: In order to keep accounts streamlined with Google services, your Gmail account user name and password will be used for some Google programs that 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. These categories include primary inbox, social inbox where all your Facebook, Twitter, and social media emails are separated and your Promotions inbox where all your commercial emails are separated. You may adjust these categories in Gmail settings Play Store...
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Open the Play Store » To access Click on the Applications Menu then on the Play Store icon Search and select between different Play Store categories Installing an Application » Browse through the categories available or enter the name on the search text box to find your desired...
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application. » Click on the application. » Click on INSTALL (for free applications) or click on the PRICE (for paid applications). » Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Android 6.0 OS Applications Any native or installed applications will ask for permission when accessed for the first time.
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.
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» Click the Video button to start recording. » Click on the Video button to stop recording. You may adjust various settings for the camera by pressing Menu while in the camera interface. When in the standard camera mode, you can switch to video to record or click the gallery preview box. Camera Options Select between Camera &...
BLU Music Player The BLU Music Player is your all in one music application. Its smooth and easy to use interface makes this player efficient and fun. Open the Music Player » To access Click on the applications menu then on the Music Player icon. Player Options Player Controls Song Status...
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Playing a Song » Click on the Music Player icon to open the music library. » Select a search category (Album, Artist, or Song) » Click on a folder from the selected category and/or click on the desired song. Search Music You may choose to search for music from media folder through artist name, album name, song name.
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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.
Next Radio Next Radio is an Android app that combines local FM radio via your device's built-in tuner with enhanced content via the Internet to show you album art, station logos, and song & program details in an engaging display. If you like a song, you can purchase it instantly as you are listening. Open the Radio »...
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Click to Select radio Stations Click to Click to add Buy SONG To favorite radio stations FM Radio as Background Click on the Home key to move the FM Radio to the background. Favorite Channels Click to scan FM channels automatically then click to add any of your favorite radio stations.
Sound Recorder You may send any recorded audio via the File Manager by selecting any of the default share options that include Bluetooth, MMS, Google Drive and Gmail. Open the Sound Recorder » To access Click on the applications menu then click on the Sound Recorder icon. Record »...
Recording Time Recording Controls Note: 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 Manager The file manager allows you to search and organize your stored phone files conveniently and efficiently...
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through one program. Open the File Manager » To access Click on the applications menu then click on the File Manager icon. 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. Open the Calendar » To access Click on the Application Menu then on the Calendar icon. Creating an Event » Long press on the specific date to add a new event. In the new event window, click Edit. »...
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Enter Calendar information that ranges from Name, Location, Date among other options Click to add a new event...
Clock You can use this feature to set up alarms, view the local time in different cities anywhere in the world, and even run a stopwatch. Open the Alarm Clock » To access Click on the Application Menu then click on the Clock icon. View the Current Time in Other Cities »...
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Create a New Alarm » Click on the Alarm icon tab. » Click on the Add Alarm button to add a new alarm. » Set the time. Click to add, edit or delete alarms Then click on the specific hour and minute to set the alarm.
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Settings Wireless & Networks Wi-Fi Settings » Wi-Fi to power on. When on, the Wi-Fi will automatically search for available networks. Any unsecured network can be used directly and any secured network requires a password or credentials prior to connection Bluetooth ...
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Device Display Brightness, Wallpaper, Sleep, Daydream, Font Size, and Rotation Sound & Notification This option sets the ring tone settings for receiving calls and notifications. Some of the settings include: Vibrate, volume, ring tones, ring tones notification, dial touchpad, and haptic feedback and tones Apps ...
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Memory General memory usage information. Personal Location High Accuracy – Use Wi-Fi and Mobile Networks to determine location. Battery Saving – Use Mobile Networks to determine location. Device Only – Use GPS to determine your location.
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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. Note: You can add additional pattern security at power ...
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Unknown Sources – Allow installation of apps from unknown sources Accounts Add and manage accounts (IMAP, POP3, Corporate, and application accounts) Language & Input Language – Change the language of the phone Personal Dictionary - Add or delete words to the custom dictionary keyboard, ...
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Add and manage Google accounts System Date & Time Select Date Format - There are 3 kinds of formats you can choose from: Month-Day-Year, Day-Month-Year and Year-Month-Day. Scheduled power on & off Set the phone to automatically turn on or off at a specific time. Accessibility ...
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. ...
USB Connection Options: Charging Only: Charges the device only Media Device (MTP): Transfer media files Camera (PTP): Transfer photos USB Storage: USB Transfer Protocol Troubleshooting Below is a list of common problems that may occur when using your mobile phone. Try these easy troubleshooting steps to resolve any type of issues you may encounter.
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Press and hold the power key until the startup sequence appears on the display. Check the battery level and ensure there is sufficient charge. The phone does not respond after several minutes Remove and insert the battery – If the phone has an internal battery, please press and hold the power button.
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Batteries typically have to be replaced after a year of use. The phone cannot connect to the network (Voice or Data) Verify if you have active service with your service provider. Contact your local network service provider and verify if you are within its network coverage area.
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The caller ID does not display on incoming calls Contact your local network service provider and verify you have the caller ID feature enabled on your account or verify if the caller may have blocked his number from appearing. The caller cannot leave a voicemail message ...
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