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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.
The navigation bar is a dedicated area that displays device navigation buttons. These system buttons allow the user to control the phone seamlessly.
Back Returns to the previous screen; Closes the keyboard, any open program, or any menu option. | |
Home The home button pauses any current action and returns to the home screen. You are also able to access the App Drawer, Recent Apps, and Previous App | |
Recent Apps Opens a list of recently opened applications that allows you to switch conveniently between them. This option can also close any open applications by swiping to the side. |
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.
On the notification bar, several icons will appear such as signal bar, time, battery indicator, data indicator, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. You may slide the notification bar down with your finger to display any pending notifications or actions.
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.
To clear notifications:
To access the quick notification settings menu:
At the dialing interface, enter the phone number and then click the dial key.
You may also press and hold the 0 key to add a (+) sign when adding an international dialing prefix.
If dialing an extension, you may click on the keypad button to open the keypad interface and enter the number of the extension.
There are different options that can be used in the call log and dialing interface. You may press the menu key while in the general dialing interface and adjust call settings, enter call history, clear your frequently dialed numbers, and add a new contact.
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.
To maintain organized, the call log has Favorites, Recent Calls, and Contact set up in quick tabs
To access
Click the menu button to enter the contact search interface or scroll to search a contact. Any numbers or letters associated with any of the contacts saved in the list will be shown in the search results.
Note: Saving your contacts to your Google account facilitates both storage and synchronization with multiple entries across different handsets and tablets. When synchronizing your Gmail with a new phone, all your stored Google contacts are automatically synced with the new phone
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 'Add to home screen' option. You can also share contacts via MMS, Gmail, Bluetooth, and other share options within the same settings menu.
The phone allows you to import and export contacts to synchronize information between different storage types that include the SIM card, Gmail account and your phone.
To import or export contacts:
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.
To access
Application Menu > Messaging > New message
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 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. Wi-Fi allows mobile phones to connect to the internet wirelessly.
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Note: Unsecured networks can be connected to directly - secured networks require a password or credentials prior to connection.
To display advanced options, click on the available option tab.
The network connection screen displays the password field and also displays advanced connection options
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.
To access
Google Play allows you to download music, movies, and games directly to your device.
Note: You will need to log in to your Google account when configuring the phone or entering the Play Store for the first time.
To access
Android OS Note: Any native or installed applications will ask for permission when accessed for the first time
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.
To access
Note: You may place a camera shortcut icon on any of the screens
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.
You may switch the camera to support 52-megapixel imaging. This high-resolution imaging is achieved by combining shots from both lenses.
Swipe to select the 52MP option
Google Photos organizes all your pictures and videos in a single application.
To access
While on the image, click on the Share button to share the image. 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 via Bluetooth.
While on the image, click the Edit button to adjust images. You may select from different filters or editing options such as Light, Color, Pop, and Crop.
While on the image, click the Edit button to Crop the size of the picture. Once the picture appears, pinch your fingers in or out to adjust the size. To keep proportion, hold down any of the four corners of the image and adjust.
Play Music is Google's music application that allows you to upload, store, and play your own music. The application also allows you to stream music directly from Google.
To access » Click on the applications menu then on the Play Music icon.
You may choose to search for music from media folder through genre, artist name, album name, song name. Click on the shuffle button to play music randomly.
Through this function, you may listen to FM radio on the device. The FM radio uses the wired headphones as an antenna in order to receive signal. Before using this function, connect the original equipment headphones that came with the phone.
Press the FM Radio icon to open the application.
Click to scan FM channels automatically then click to add any of your favorite radio stations.
Click on the Home key to move the FM Radio to the background.
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.
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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.
The Files manager allows you to search and organize your stored phone files conveniently and efficiently through one program.
To access » Click on the applications menu then click on the Files icon.
Scroll and search through the Files Downloaded and system files.
The calendar helps keep track of your life's most important moments in one application.
To access
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.
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This option sets the ring tone settings for receiving calls and notifications. Some of the settings include:
Set up basic screen locks: Use slide, pattern, PIN or password to lock the screen.
If the phone does not display Developer options, press build number seven (7) times in the about phone tab
Connect your phone to a computer using a USB cable. Once connected, a connection interface will appear on the notification settings. Click the USB notification bar icon to access the USB computer connection menu and select the desired setting.
USB Connection Options:
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.
The phone does not power on
The phone does not respond after several minutes
The phone powers off by itself
The battery will not charge
Note: Connect charger only after the battery has been inserted.
The standby time is too short
The phone cannot connect to the network (Voice or Data)
The phone displays a SIM Error
The PIN code was entered incorrectly three times
I cannot make calls
I cannot receive calls
The caller ID does not display on incoming calls
The caller cannot leave a voicemail message
The phone does not connect to the internet
Text Messages cannot be Sent / Received
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.
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.
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. Keep your phone away from water or liquid to avoid damage.
Emergency Calls
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 important information.
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. Please follow environmental laws and guidelines for proper waste disposal.
Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.
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