BLU BLULOX2MN Smartphone User Manual

BLU Products, Inc. Smartphone

User Manual

1  Content Get Started ..................................................................................................................... 3 Insert SIM card ........................................................................................................................... 3 Charge the Battery or Connect to PC ................................................................................. 4 Keys and Parts ............................................................................................................... 5 Fingerprint .................................................................................................................... 7 Lock and Unlock the Screen ........................................................................................ 9 Make it yours .............................................................................................................. 10 Add Widgets and more icons to Home Screen ...................................................... 11 Add widgets and icons to home screen .......................................................................... 11 Rearrange or remove widgets and icons on your Home screen ........................... 11 Add Folders on your Screen ..................................................................................... 12 Adjust Brightness ...................................................................................................... 13 Make a Call .................................................................................................................. 14 Call Log ........................................................................................................................ 15 Reject a Call by Sending a Busy Message................................................................ 16 Add a Contact .............................................................................................................. 16 Messaging ................................................................................................................... 17
2 Receive a New Message ........................................................................................................ 18 Edit SMS and MMS .................................................................................................................. 18 Message conversations ......................................................................................................... 18 Browse the Web ......................................................................................................... 19 Enjoy Music ................................................................................................................. 20 Download Applications From Google play™ Store ................................................ 21 Manage Applications ................................................................................................. 22 System Updates .......................................................................................................... 23 System Settings .......................................................................................................... 24 Wireless & Networks ............................................................................................................. 24 Device ........................................................................................................................................... 24 Personal ...................................................................................................................................... 25 System .......................................................................................................................................... 26 Maintenance & Safety ............................................................................................... 27
3 Get Started Insert SIM card The phone is a Dual SIM mobile phone allowing you to use the facility of two networks. 1. Switch off the mobile phone. 2. Insert the SIM card correctly in the card slot(s) (See figure below)
4 Charge the Battery or Connect to PC You can charge your battery using the  charger  or  connect  the  USB  cable (supplied  with this phone) to the computer.
5 Keys and Parts The smart phonegives you marvelous  feelings to experience on Camera,  Video  recorder, FM  radio,  Music  and  Sound  recorder.  Let  you  install  various  APPs,  games,  and  more (supports APK format) by downloading from Google Play Store.      2  10 11 1 5   3  4  9 6 7 8 12
6 11..VVoolluummee  UUpp//DDoowwnn  KKeeyy  To adjust the ringer volume, adjust the voice volume during a call and adjust media volume.  22..HHeeaaddsseett  ppoorrtt  To connect an earphone so you can listen to music or radio, etc.  33..RReecceeiivveerr  To hear the voice of the other side when calling.  44..FFrroonntt  CCaammeerraa  AAllllooww  yyoouu  ttoo  ttaakkee  ppiiccttuurreess  wwhhiillee  ffaacciinngg  tthhee  ssccrreeeenn..  55..PPoowweerr  KKeeyy  Switch the phone on or off. Press and hold to open phone options menu.  66..BBaacckk  KKeeyy  GGoo  bbaacckk  ttoo  tthhee  pprreevviioouuss  ssccrreeeenn;;  CClloossee  tthhee  oonn--ssccrreeeenn  kkeeyyppaadd,,  aa  ddiiaalloogg  bbooxx,,  aann  ooppttiioonnss  mmeennuu,,  oorr  tthhee  nnoottiiffiiccaattiioonn  ppaanneell..  77..HHoommee  KKeeyy  Go  to  home  screen;Press  and  hold  to  open  a  window showing you most recently used applications.  88..  MMeennuu  KKeeyy  OOppeenn  aa  lliisstt  ooff  ooppttiioonnss  aavvaaiillaabbllee  iinn  tthhee  ccuurrrreenntt  ssccrreeeenn  oorr  aapppplliiccaattiioonn..  99..UUSSBB  jjaacckk  To connect charger or USB data cable for data exchange.  1100..BBaacckk  CCaammeerraa  lleennss  FFoorr  ttaakkiinngg  pphhoottooss..  1111..FFllaasshhlliigghhtt  To take photos in low-light conditions.  12. Fingerprint key  After you set fingerprint, you can use it to unlock the screen.
7 Fingerprint Fingerprint function includes four parts. First, after the screen is locked, users can use a particular fingerprint to unlock the screen. Second, when accessing the encrypted file or application,  users  can  use  a  specific  fingerprint  to  unlock  personal  information applications, files and so on. Third, when the phone is in the sleep or locked mode, touch on the fingerprint key more than  2  seconds to quickly open the specified application  or make a  call.  Fourth,  in  the  most  part  of  the  interface, user  can  touch  fingerprint  key  to return to the previous page.    1. Enter Settings ->Fingerprint to enter fingerprint list and add fingerprint.   2. Enter fingerprint as the animation guides. 3. Click “Done”, you will find fingerprint list. You can add 5 fingerprints. 4. After you  enter  fingerprint  successfully,  you  can  name  the  fingerprint,  or  you can use the system name. 5. In the Fingerprint list menu, you can edit the fingerprint(s).   6. Back to  main interface of fingerprint,  separately set up the Screen lock,  Files  lock, Quick actions and Senor button.     Screen lock: Before entering fingerprint, you must set up Pattern, PIN or password, or you can  enter Settings  >Security>Screen lock,  and  then set  up  Pattern,  PIN  or password. However, you cannot use None and Swipe.    Files lock:When you access to the function in the first time, you should set pattern.
8 And then follow up the guide to set up Privacy fingerprint.    Quick actions: This function is bundling with other applications or phone call, and it can be used, only while the screen is locked.  Senor button:Touch slightly on the fingerprint key, back to previous menu; in the sleep  mode,  press  the  key once,  to  wake up  the  phone;  in  unlock  mode,  press  it once to enter home screen, and long press it to open recent application.
9 Lock and Unlock the Screen Press power button to enter Sleep mode and meanwhile the screen will be locked; press power button again to wake up and then drag the lock to upwards to unlock.
10 Make it yours a)  Home  screen:  It  is  your  starting  point  to  access  all  the  features  on  your  phone.  It displays application icons,  widgets,  shortcuts,  and other features. b) Notification  Bar: At the top of the screen, the Status bar displays the time, status, and notifications. If there is a new message,  missed  call  or  something  in the  notification  bar, you  can  drag it  down  to open notification panel and click the desired one to have a view. When you finished, you can close it by dragging the panel up or pressing “Back”. c) Launcher: Touch the Launcher icon at the bottom of the screen to view all installed applications.
11 Add Widgets and more icons to Home Screen Add widgets and icons to home screen Enter Launcher and long press and hold an application till the app displays on the home screen, and then release your finger hold. Rearrange or remove widgets and icons on your Home screen Long press and hold the widget or icon you want to move. Once “App info” appears, don't release your hold on the icon and drag the widget or icon to a new location on the screen.
12 AddFolders on your Screen Use folders to group related applications  and other shortcuts to keep your Home screen tidy and organized.   Adding folder on your screen Press and hold  an  application  icon  or  a widget  that  you want to  move. The phone  then vibrates. Don't release your finger. Drag the application icon or widget and drop it on top of another application icon or widget.   Deleting folder Drag out all the applications from the folder, then the folder will be deleted automatically.
13 Adjust Brightness Drag  the  notification  panel  down  and  adjust  brightness.  Or  enter  Settings->Display-> Brightness level, and adjust the brightness level here (by dragging the brightness slider to the left to decrease or to the right to increase the screen Brightness). Note: Lower the brightness of the screen to prolong the battery life.
14 Make a Call On the  start  screen choose ,  open  dial  pad  then  enter  a  complete  phone number  to make a call.
15 Call Log Enter Phone interface,then slide your screen right to ,you can check the call logs. In call log options, you can Make calls, add createnew contact and send message etc.
16 Reject a Call by Sending a Busy Message While there is an incoming call, you are inconvenient to accept the call, and then you can send a busy message for rejecting the call. Drag the circle up to , some busy messages will show on the screen, short tap any of them to send out.   Add a Contact  Tap and enter  Contacts  and then  add a  contact  (see  figure  below).  Tap to add a new contact to Phone or SIM card.
17 Messaging Enter Messaging, and then compose new message. You touch a text field where you want to enter text, to open the keyboard.
18 Receive a New Message When there is a new message comes, a new message icon will appears in the notifications area of the status bar to notify you of a new text or multimedia message.   To open the message, press and hold the status bar, and then slide the status bar down to open the Notifications panel. Or go to Messaging, read the message directly.  EditSMS and MMS When you are composing a new text message, you can select text for cutting or copying. Touch the text field or portion that contains text. You can select all contexts, copy, cut and paste. The selected text is highlighted in Blue. A multimedia message may contain video, pictures, audio, sideshow, etc. Thus, when you are supposed to edit a MMS, you can just add videos, pictures and more to SMS and change to MMS.  Message conversations Text and multimedia messages that are sent to and received from acontact (or a number) are grouped into conversations or message threads in the All messages screen. Threaded SMS or MMS let you see exchanged messages (similar to a chat program) with a contact on the screen.
19 Browse the Web Open the Chrome; click the URL on the screen to search or tap website address.   The  browser  is  fully  optimized  and  comes  with  advanced  features  that  let  you  enjoy Internet browsing on your phone.   You must have an active data connection or Wi-Fi connection to access the Internet.
20 Enjoy Music When  you  copy  music  to  your  Micro  SD  card, the  Music  player searches  the  device  for music files and builds a catalog of your music, based on information about each file that is stored in the file itself.
21 Download Applications From Google play™ Store Add a Google account and then Enter Google Play Store and download apps.
22 Manage Applications Enter Setting >Apps, then manage the applications. Tap any app to view the information of the applications, and you can also force the apps to stop or uninstall the apps.   To install Apps, you need switch on “Unknown sources” in Security settings.
23 System Updates Enter  System  Settings->About  device  and  access  Wireless  Update,  the  device  will automatically search and check new version of software.   To update your current software, you must download new software online. The device will be in Recovery mode and will start to update the system after successfully downloading the new software. Then the device will reboot once system updating is complete, a pop-up message will appear to notify that the device has been successfully updated.   Note: Ensure you switch on Wi-Fi or Data connection.
24 System Settings Wireless &networks You can customize wireless & network settings here, including: 1. WLAN Turn on or turn off WLAN here. Set up and manage wireless access point s here.   2. Bluetooth Turn on  or  turn  off  Bluetooth  here.  Scan  for  devices  and then  it  will  show  the  scanned devices.  Choose  a  device  to  pair  and  then  you  can  send  or  receive  information  via Bluetooth.   3. SIM cards 4. Data usage 5. More… ◆Airplane mode   ◆Tethering & portable hotspot ◆VPN Share your phone’s mobile data connection via USB or as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot. ◆Cellular networks Set options for Data connection, 3G services, preferred networks, APN, etc. DDeevviiccee  1. Display You can define your wallpaper and set, brightness level, sleep, etc.
25 2. Sound & notification Access  this  sub-menu  to  change  volumes,  phone  ringtone, vibrate when ringing,  default notification sound, touch sounds, dial pad touch tones, etc. 3. Apps You can manage installed application here. 4. Storage&USB You can check out the space of your phone or SD card here. 5. Battery You can see the use of the battery. 6. Memory You can check out the performance of your memory used 7.Users PPeerrssoonnaall  1.Fingerprint 2.Location   Let apps use Google location service to estimate your location faster. Anonymous location data will be collected and sent to Google. 3. Security ◆Device security ◆Encryption ◆SIM card lock
26 ◆Passwords ◆Device administration ◆Credential storage ◆Advanced 4. Accounts 5.Language & input Select language and input method. 6. backup and reset ◆Backup my data ◆Backup account ◆Automatic restore ◆Network settings reset ◆Factory data reset: 7. Google SSyysstteemm  1. Date & time 2. Scheduled power on and off 3. Accessibility 4. Printing 5. About device
27 Maintenance & Safety Please read and observe the following information for safe and proper use of your phone and to prevent damage.  Also,  keep the  user  guide  in an accessible  place at all  the  times after reading it. 1. After sales service Kindly refer to the Warranty Card provided in the sales package box.   2. Charger and Adapter Safety Charger and adapter are designed for indoor use only.   3. Battery Information and Care o Please use the specific battery, otherwise it will cause explosion. o Please dispose of your battery properly. oo  Do not disassemble or short-circuit the battery.  o Keep the battery’s metal contacts clean. o Recharge the battery after long periods of non-use to maximize battery life. o Battery life will vary due to usage patterns and environmental conditions. o The  self-protection  function  of  the  battery  cuts  the  power  of  the  phone  when  its operation  is  in  an  abnormal  status.  In  this  case,  remove  the  battery  from  the  phone, reinsert it, and turn the phone on.   4. General Notice
28 o Using  a  damaged  battery  or  placing  a  battery  in  your  mouth  may  cause  serious injury. o The suitable temperature for the phone and accessories is -10℃~45℃. o When charging,  please place the phone in an environment that has a normal room temperature  and  good  ventilation.  It  is  recommended  to  charge  the  phone  in  an environment  with  a  temperature  under  40℃.  Please  ensure  to  use  only  the  charger offered by  the  manufacturer. Using  unauthorized  charger may cause  danger  and  violate the authorization of the phone and the guarantee article. o Do  not  place  items  containing  magnetic  components  such  as a  credit  card,  phone card,  bank  book,  or  subway  ticket  near  your  phone.  The  magnetism  of  the  phone  may damage the data stored in the magnetic strip. o Talking  on your phone for long  period  of time may reduce  call  quality  due to  heat generated during use. o When the phone is not used for a long period time, store it in a safe place with the power cord unplugged. o Using the phone  in  proximity  to receiving equipment (i.e.  TV  or  Radio)  may cause interference to the phone. o Do not immerse your phone in water. If this happens, remove the battery and take it to an Authorized Service Center. o Do not paint your phone. o The  data  saved  in  your  phone  might  be  deleted  due  to  careless  use,  repair  of  the phone, or upgrade of the software. Please backup your important phone numbers. (Ring
29 tones,  text  messages,  voice  messages,  picture,  and  videos  could  also  be  deleted.)  The manufacturer is not liable for damage due to the loss of data. o Do not turn your phone on or off when the phone is close to your ear.   Warning: Company will not bear any responsibility for any incompliance with the above guidelines  or  improper use  of  the  mobile  phone.  Our  company keeps the  right  to make modifications to any of the content here in this user guide without public announcement in advance. The content of this manual may vary from the actual content displayed in the device. In such case, the latter shall govern.  Google, Google Play ,Android and other marks are trademarks of Google Inc.
30 FCC Caution. § 15.19 Labelling requirements.   This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.    § 15.21 Information to user. Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.    § 15.105 Information to the user.
31 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 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.  Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) information:
32  This Mobile Phone meets the government's requirements for exposure to radio waves. The guidelines are based on standards that were developed by independent scientific organizations through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies. The  standards include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons regardless of age or health.  Body-worn Operation This device was tested for typical body-worn operations. To comply with RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 1.0 cm must be maintained between the user’s body and the handset, including the antenna. Third-party belt-clips, holsters, and similar accessories used by this device should not contain any metallic components. Body-worn accessories that do not meet these requirements may not comply with RF exposure requirements and should be avoided. Use only the supplied or an approved antenna.

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