BLU BLULIFEMAX Mobile Phone User Manual 8 ok

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Users Manual

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user manual
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Table of Contents
Safety Information ............................................................... 4
Appearance and Key Function ........................................ 6
Introduction ........................................................................... 7
Call Functions ....................................................................... 8
Contacts ................................................................................ 10
Camera .................................................................................. 17
Gallery ................................................................................... 19
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Music ..................................................................................... 21
Sound Recorder ................................................................. 22
Alarm Clock ......................................................................... 23
FM Radio .............................................................................. 24
Play Store ............................................................................. 25
Settings ................................................................................. 26
Storage .................................................................................. 33
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Safety Information
Please carefully read the items 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.
DO NOT TEXT AND DRIVE
Hospitals
Please follow limitations.
Please turn off your mobile phone when near medical instruments.
Airports
Remember to follow all airport and flight safety regulations.
Please do not use your phone during flight.
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Toxic Chemicals
Do not use your mobile phone around fuels or chemicals.
Hazard
Do not use in hazardous areas where explosions may occur.
Accessories and Batteries
Use only Blu authorized batteries and accessories.
Backup
Remember to keep a written record of all important information.
Water
Your phone is not waterproof. Keep it away from water and liquids.
SOS Emergency Calls
Make sure your mobile phone is switched on and in a service area. In home screen, tap the
phone key and dial 911 and send.
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Appearance and Key Function
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Introduction
Installation of the SIM Cards
Note: Please keep the SIM card out of the reach of children. The SIM card and its contacts
are easily damaged due to scratching or bending. Please be cautious when carrying,
installing or taking out the SIM cards. SIM: Contact your cellular phone service provider
directly to obtain the SIM card.
To insert SIM cards:
1. Remove the rear cover. Insert the SIM card(s).
2. Insert the SD card. (For additional storage
capacity)
3. Replace the rear cover of the phone and power on.
SIM1
SIM2
SDcard
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Power On and Off
On - Please ensure the SIM card has been properly inserted into the phone. Long press
the Power key to switch on the phone.
Off - In standby mode, long press on Power key until an options menu appears. Select
Power Off in the menu and confirm
Security
You may set a security lock feature as a security measure for the phone. For further
information regarding password locks, password revision and other functions please enter
into the security option in system settings.
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. You may also press and hold the 0 key to add a (+)
sign when adding an international dialing prefix.
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History
Every telephone number
called and received will be
saved in the history. All
numbers in the history can be
dialed directly by clicking the
CALL BACK on the screen.
When the number appears on
the list, click it to view details.
Call Options
There are different options
that can be used in the history
and dialing interface. You may
press the MORE while in the
dial interface and adjust
speed dial and call settings. In
press the search button to
browse through contacts list or
set default contact resources.
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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.
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 Contact
Search
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A
dd New Contact
1. Click the add contact
icon (+) to add contact.
2. Select to save your
contacts to the Google
account, the phone or the
SIM card.
3. You may enter different
contact details which
include adding a picture,
name, telephone number,
group, address, and email
among other options.
4. Click to finish and save
contact.
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Messages
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.
Send an SMS
Application Menu » Messaging » New
message (or shortcut icon)
1. Click to enter recipient (You may
enter contacts from contact book or
enter a new number)
2. Compose Message
3. Send
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Send an MMS
When creating message, the default message style is SMS. The message will
automatically convert to MMS when adding an attachment.
1. Click the attachment icon in the messaging interface.
2. Click to add attachments and create an MMS message.
Internet Browser
Menu Functions
Backward
•After browsing through multiple pages, this option will return the user to the previous page.
Forward
•After browsing through multiple pages, this option will move to a web page after the
current page.
Windows
•You may view all windows open by clicking the windows icon in the upper right part of the
browser.
Bookmarks
•Click the save to Bookmarks option to make the current URL as a saved Bookmark.
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•Click Bookmarks/History to
opened saved bookmarks.
Find on page: Search current
page.
Share page: Select to share
the current page.
Save for offline reading:
Saves page for offline
reading.
Bookmarks/History: Show
your browsing history and
view the most visited pages.
Settings: Contains a variety
of browser settings.
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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 which include headsets and other devices.
Power on Bluetooth
1) Settings » Bluetooth and select to power on Bluetooth.
2) The Bluetooth icon will appear in the notification bar. Click
“scan for devices” and the phone will start to scan for all
devices within range.
3) In Bluetooth settings all the devices found will displayed in
the list under the icon.
Note: The maximum detecting time of the phone is 2 minutes.
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Power on Wi-Fi
1) Settings » Wi-Fi and select ON to power on Wi-Fi
2) Click on the desired Wi-Fi network to be connected.
Unsecured networks can be connected to directly -
secured networks require a password or credentials
prior to connection.
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Camera
Camera
Prior to use: Insert SD card before using the camera or video camera. All photos or videos
taken by the phone are typically stored in the memory card for large storage capacity of
images.
Open Camera
1. Applications Menu » Camera
2. Switch to video mode if you want to record videos.
Note: You may place a camera shortcut icon on any of the screens
Take Pictures
1. Aim the object that the picture will be taken.
2. Press the “Shutter” button on the screen.
3. After taking the picture, the file will be saved in the camera’s gallery folder.
4. You can view the photos by clicking the preview box button.
You may adjust various settings for the camera by pressing Menu while in the
camera interface. When in the camera viewfinder mode, you can switch to video
or photos’ gallery.
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Select between Camera &
Video
Settings
Picture modes
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Gallery
Open Images
Applications Menu » Gallery
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
composing a message and attaching the picture. Any
image can also be sent via the Bluetooth function by
selecting Bluetooth equipment that has been paired.
Adjust Image
Press Menu and 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, Vibrancy, among other
settings that can be used to adjust picture images.
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View Images
In the picture interface, click on an album to view images
In the photo album, scroll the picture towards left to view the next picture or towards right to
view the previous one.
Crop Pictures
If you want to adjust the size of the picture, use the crop tools. Once the arrow appears,
pinch your fingers in or out to adjust the size. If you want to adjust the image and keep its
proportion, please hold down any of the four corners of the image and adjust accordingly.
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Music
Open Music
Application Menu » Music
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.
Song Status
Track Controls
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Sound Recorder
The Sound Recorder can record voice or any audio.
You may send any recorded audio via Bluetooth or MMS
and also have the option to make any recorded audio the
phones default ring tone.
The recorder uses 3GPP and OGG format.
Record
-Keep the phone’s microphone near the voice source.
-Click the record button to record the audio.
-Click the stop button to stop recording the audio.
All recordings will be saved in the recording folder in the
default music program and can be
accessed from the sound recorder application.
Recordin
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Controls
Recording Time
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Alarm Clock
1. Click on the Clock icon in the application menu
2. Click set alarm button and enter the alarm clock set interface where you may delete and
edit alarms
Click to delete alarms Click to add alarms
Click to edit alarms
ON/OFF alarms
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FM Radio
FM Radio
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.
Open FM radio
Press the FM Radio icon to open the application.
1. Click “Search” automatic scans of FM channels.
2. Click to add favorite radio stations.
FM Radio as Background
Click on the Home key to move the FM Radio to the
background.
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Play Store
Google Play allows you to download music, movies,
and even games. Click the Play icon to sign in with your
Google account.
Search and select between
different Play Store categories
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Settings
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.
Tur bo d ownl o a d
Press the switch to power Turbo download, Download large files at top speed for
by using Wi-Fi and 4G/3G at the same time.
Bluetooth
Press the switch to power on Bluetooth. Once on, the Bluetooth will automatically
scan for any nearby open equipment.
HotKnot
Allow date exchange when screen touches another device
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SIM cards
Press the switch to power on SIM cards.When insert two cards,click to set cellular
datacallsSMS messages
Data Usage
Mobile and Wi-Fi Data Usage
More
Tethering, Portable Hotspot, VPN, APN
Airplane Mode
Note: When in flight mode, all network connections will turn off automatically.
Display
Brightness, Auto rotating screen, Wallpaper, Screen Timeout
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Sound&notification
This option sets the phone 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
Manage applications - Manage and delete installed applications.
Running services - Press the ‘Force Stop’ button to stop any of the services listed
and removes from the running services list.
Storage&USB
View the phone devive storage & USB storage usage.
Battery
General power usage
PIN: Enter PIN number to unlock the screen.
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Memory
View the phone memory usage
Location
Mobile Network Location - Use wireless services to find locations in applications.
When using the GPS, power on to set satellite positioning for accuracy.
Security
Set up screen locks: Use slide, face/voice unlock, pattern, PIN or password to lock the
screen.
Pattern: The first time there will be simple unlock instructions and examples. Click
“next step” to continue the security pattern step.
PIN: Enter PIN number to unlock the screen.
Password: Use password to unlock the screen
You may stop the security feature at any time.
Set up SIM card PIN lock
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SIM card PIN (Personal Identification Number) is used to prevent unauthorized
use of SIM card.
To change a blocked PIN code, you will need to unlock the SIM lock then go to the Change
Password screen. The phone will automatically prompt you enter the old PIN code and ask
to enter a new PIN code twice. The phone will then prompt you that the change was
successful. If you enter the PIN incorrectly three 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.
Password visible – Make the password visible when it’s typed.
Use security credentials - Allow applications to visit security credentials or other
credentials.
One-handed operation
One-handed operation in dialer buttons
Accounts
Add accounts,include ExchangeGoogleIMAPPersonal(IMAP)
Personal(POP3)POP3
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Language & Input
Language – Change the language of the phone.
Custom Dictionary - Add or delete words to the custom dictionary.
Keyboard Settings – Haptic vibration, Haptic tones, Capitalizing, Speech Input,
Inputting words, Predictive text function, Auto-Text, Input keyboard method
Backup & Reset
Backup Data – Will back up all application data, WLAN passwords, and other
settings to Google's servers
Restore to Factory Settings - Clear all data stored on the phone.
Google
Google Settings
Date & Time
Date and Time adjustment.
Time Zone - Select Time Zone according to where your location.
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Select Date Format - There are 3 kinds of formats you can choose from:
Month-Day-Year, Day-Month-Year and Year-Month-Day, and
Year-Month-Day which is the default setting
Schedule Power On & Off
Schedule power on and off
Accessibility
Power button ends call and auto rotate screen
Speak Passwords and large text
Printing
Need to download the "CloudPrint.apk" from the Internet and install.
About device
Phone information status and firmware updates
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Storage
Connect the phone with the USB cable provided. Once
connected, a connection interface will appear. In the
connection mode interface, select MTP and turn on from
the connection screen to be able to transfer files. Other
storage options are also available.
Some system settings, hardware, and UI options may vary
depending on final version.
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FCC Warning:
Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. 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
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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.
—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) information
SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC with the
phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Before a
new model phone is available for sale to the public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC
that it does not exceed the exposure limit established by the FCC, Tests for each phone are
performed in positions and locations (e.g. at the ear and worn on the body)as required by the
FCC. For body worn operation, this model phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF
exposure guidelines when used with an accessory designated for this product or when used
with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the handset a minimum of 5mm
from the body. Non compliance with the above restrictions may result in violation of RF
exposure guidelines.

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