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About Your Phone 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 and the Volume Up Button until an options menu appears. Select Power Off in the menu to power off the phone.
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Navigation Bar 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.
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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. On the notification bar, several icons will appear such as signal bar, time, battery indicator, data indicator, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
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Quick Pending Notification Notifications and Settings Discover Bar Clear 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. To clear notifications:...
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» Drag down the notification bar and click the clear notification icon on the lower right-hand part of the notification screen. To access the quick notification settings menu: » Drag down the notification bar completely. Some settings include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Location, Airplane mode, and Flashlight.
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» Click the end button to end the call. Call Options 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.
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To maintain organized, the call log has Favorites, Recent Calls, and Contact set up in quick tabs Contacts...
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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. » Contacts are organized alphabetically by default. 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.
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Search 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 Add Contact Add New Contact »...
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» You may save your contacts to either your Google account, phone or SIM card. » Enter the contact information that include adding a picture, name, telephone number, group, address, and email among other options. » Click to save contact.
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Contact information field 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.
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Delete Contact » Click on the Contacts icon to enter the phonebook. » Click and hold on the contact that you wish to delete. Once selected, you may also scroll and select other contact(s) you wish to delete) » Click on the bin to Delete. Import / Export Contacts 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.
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conversation so you may see the entire message history conveniently. Open Messaging » To access Click on the Application Menu then on the Messaging icon.
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Attachments Sending an SMS Application Menu > Messaging > New message...
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» Click the contact icon to enter text message recipient » Compose Text Message and click Send Sending 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. »...
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device has been identified, click on it to pair. List of available Bluetooth devices Note: The maximum detecting time of the phone is 2 minutes Power on Wi-Fi...
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» Click on the Settings icon then on Wi-Fi and select to power on Wi-Fi To access » 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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The network connection screen displays the password field and also displays advanced connection options...
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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 username and password will be used for some Google programs that include Google Play Store, Google Drive, Google Photos, Google +, Google Calendar, and Google Wallet.
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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 to and your Promotions inbox where all your commercial emails are separated.
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Play Store 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. Open the Play Store »...
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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 application.
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» Click on the application. » Click on INSTALL » Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Android OS Note: Any native applications will ask for permissions 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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Note: You may place a camera shortcut icon on any of the screens Taking a Picture » Aim at the object or scene that the picture will be taken. » Click the Shutter button on the screen to capture the image. »...
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Select between Camera & Video Photos Google Photos organizes all your pictures and videos in a single application.
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Open the Gallery To access » Click on the Applications Menu then on the Photos icon Viewing Pictures and Videos » Click on an image to view in full screen. To play a video clip, click the play button. » To navigate through the gallery, slide your finger to the left or right.
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Pictures and videos are stored in separate albums and pictures can be organized by date and location Share Pictures While on the image, click on the Share button to share the image. You may share pictures by sending them...
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through different types of installed applications. You may also send pictures through the MMS message function by attaching a picture and via Bluetooth. Adjust Image 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.
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Scroll through Tabs to explore music Search Music Click on Explore then on the Search icon to search for music. Click on any of the search results to play.
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You may search music from the following options: Genres, Artists Albums, and Songs You may also save, play, and organize music through playlists Files...
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The Files manager allows you to search and organize your stored phone files conveniently and efficiently through one program. Open the Files Go » To access Click on the applications menu then click on the Files icon.
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Scroll and search through the Files Downloaded and system files...
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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 Click to add a other options new event...
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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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Click to add, edit or delete alarms Then click on the specific hour and minute to set the alarm...
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Security Security features on your device protects your privacy and security with encryption, app permissions, safe browsing, and other features to keep your data secure. To access» Click on the Settings icon, then scroll down and select Security Security status - Google Play Protect regularly checks your device for potentially harmful apps and signs of malware.
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screen, and Disable some screen lock features when using the Find My Device feature. - SIM card lock protects your SIM card from others using it for phone calls or cellular data. - Encryption & credentials, Trust agents, and App pinning are amongst the available security features your device offers.
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- Accessibility Menu is a large on-screen menu that allows you to lock your device, control volume and brightness, take screenshots, and more. - Select to Speak will read aloud items you tap on your screen or inside the Camera view. - Switch Access allows users that are unable to interact with their smartphone directly to use one or more switches instead of the touchscreen.
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Check if the battery is already fully charged. 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.
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Calls, Maps, etc.). 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 ...
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The caller cannot leave a voicemail message Contact your local network service provider and verify if the voicemail service is active on your account or check if the network is busy. The phone does not connect to the internet ...
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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. PLEASE DRIVE RESPONSIBLY - DO NOT TEXT AND DRIVE Hospital Safety Please follow hospital rules and limitations.
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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.
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> Immediately stop using the battery if it produces an odor, cracks and leaks, overheats, distorts or has any other type of physical damage. > Avoid using the charger near or around liquids. If the charger is exposed to water or any liquids, immediately unplug it from the outlet to reduce the risk of overheating, charger malfunction, electric shock or fire.
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Safety precautions for power supply unit Use the correct external power source A product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the electrical ratings label. If you are not sure of the type of power source required, consult your authorized service provider or local power company.
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• The phone should only be connected to products that bear the USB- IF logo or have completed the USB- IF compliance program. • Do not modify or remanufacture, attempt to insert foreign objects into the battery, immerse or expose to water or other liquids, expose to fire, explosion, or other hazards. •...
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clean water immediately and seek medical advice. o Take extra precautions to keep a leaking battery away from fire as there is a danger of ignition or explosion. Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) This device is hearing aid-compatible as determined by ANSI C63.19-2019 and waiver DA-23-914. The lowest conversational gain is 10.32 dB with a hearing-aid, and 13.93 dB without hearing-aid, using telecoil coupling capability and Bluetooth connectivity.
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We consent to the following conditions of the waiver: • Pass Conversational Gain, Receive Distortion and Noise and Receive Acoustic Frequency Response testing using one narrowband and one wideband codec, limited to one bit rate. • Pass Conversational Gain at both 2N and 8N on all available narrowband and wideband codecs and air interface combinations.
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FCC Regulations Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement FCC ID: YHLBLUB170D This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Radiation Exposure Statement: This device meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. This device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government. The exposure standard for wireless device employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR.
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